Leo tees up Barca win Messi provides three assists as defending champions rally to secure 3- 2 come- from- behind victory over Betis; keep pace with Real in title battle Spanish League Madrid: Lionel Messi provided a hat- trick of assists on Sunday as Barcelona ended their turbulent week with a thrilling 3- 2 victory over Real Betis to stay in touch with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Fekir and Lenglet were then sent off in a frantic contest by the end of which, Barca had the victory they so desperately needed following a difficult few days for the club.
u201c In Bilbao we played well but they knocked us out,u201d said Barca coach Quique Setien.
Instead, Barca turned the tide, with a chaotic performance that might have been punished by better opponents, but that keeps them three points behind Real Madrid, who had earlier won at a canter in Pamplona.
AFP Barcau2019s Lionel Messi ( second from right) is ecstatic after a goal against Real Betis on Sunday. pic AP/ PTI 416 No. of La Liga starts Barcau2019s Lionel Messi has madeu2014 more than any other player born outside of Spain
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