Barcelona (dpa) - Just in time for the knockout round first leg in the Champions League, superstar Lionel Messi presented himself in gala form.
The world footballer shot the 5-0 (3-0) victory of FC Barcelona against SD Eibar with four goals almost single-handedly. For Messi it was season goals number 15 to 18 (14th, 37th, 40th and 88th minute). Arthur also met (89.). National goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen stood in the Catalan gate.
Barcelona, which competes in the premier class at the SSC Napoli on Tuesday, took the top spot in the Primera Division with 55 points. However, arch-rival Real Madrid (53) was able to pass again in the game at UD Levante on Saturday evening.