Lionel Messi struggled earlier this week when Real Madrid beat Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. But Messi is back to being Messi today when he was "on the ball quicker than a jackrabbit on a date," according to announcer Ray Hudson.
It was his 16th straight La Liga game with a goal and it was his 18th career goal against Real Madrid, tying Alfredo Di Stéfano's record for goals in El Clásico (the name given to matches between Real Madrid and Barça). Here's the goal (via beIN)...
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