Messi’s goals were both laid on by Andres Iniesta who also hit the target himself before supplying Cesc Fabregas for the fourth. The Argentine’s brace means he now has 82 goals in 2012, just three short of German legend Gerd Mueller’s all-time calendar record of 85 set in 1972.

RIGHT: Messi celebrates scoring a goal against Levante. Pic/AFP