Marvellous Messi leads Barca to Cup final triumph


Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the first goal for Barcelona. Reuters / Gustau Nacarino

BARCELONA, May 30 (Reuters) - A magical Lionel Messi goal, the first of a personal double, led treble-chasing Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the King's Cup final on Saturday.

The Argentine skipped superbly past four players in a mazy run after 20 minutes before shooting venemously into the bottom corner of the net beyond keeper Iago Herrerin to claim his 33rd goal in his 50th appearance for Barca in the competition.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Football

Soccer-Leeds manager Farke determined to fight on for promotion despite QPR defeat
Soccer-Palacios wants Messi to be Argentine eternal
Soccer-Al Ahly to face Esperance in African Champions League final
Leicester promoted back to Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR
Soccer-Real edge closer to title with win at Sociedad
Soccer-Feyenoord, Liverpool reach agreement over Slot - reports
Veteran Rowley aims to be the mentor
A lesson from Jakarta
Singaporean Safuwan is new big Gan of Selangor
Soccer-Congested match schedule reaching tipping point, says Premier League boss

Others Also Read