Lionel Messi matches Xavi appearance record for Barcelona as Argentine repeats LaLiga feat with brilliant brace against Alaves

Lionel Messi notched a stunning double for Barcelona in a thumping 5-1 win against Alaves on the night he matched Xavi’s haul of 505 LaLiga appearances for the club. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner was named in Ronald Koeman’s starting XI for Saturday’s clash at Camp Nou – and he repaid his manager’s faith with […]