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Messi hits hat-trick in landmark Barcelona game

Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Levante 5-0 last night.

The match marked Messi's 300th Liga game.

Neymar opened the scoring, with Messi adding the second in the 38th minute as Barcelona looked totally comfortable against their lowly opponents.

The Argentina striker added his second and Barcelona's third in the 59th minute as Luis Enrique's side continued to dominate the match.

Messi then completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 65th minute before Luis Suarez added the gloss with a fifth goal courtesy of a bicycle kick.

Barca coach Luis Enrique said: "The players are by no means over-euphoric at the moment. They know how hard it is to win titles.

"But I love seeing that the fans are so euphoric. That's a key factor and makes us feel more optimistic.

"The number of wins in a row is not important. What matters is that they'll help us to win titles."

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