Lionel Messi started his year perfectly with a success against Real Salt Lake (2-0) on Wednesday. The Argentine star, at the end of the match, once again found himself in a good move: an acceleration in the central circle then a support towards Luis Suarez who found Diego Gomez (83rd), scorer in his turn.

Messi was greeted by American actor Will Smith who came to watch the match. For his part, the new recruit, Luis Suarez, who came out for a deserved ovation just before the end (90th), was delighted.