Barca's Neymar scores twice, creator Messi takes plaudits


Barcelona's Neymar celebrates his second goal against Athletic during their Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona September 13, 2014. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Neymar may have scored both goals in Barcelona's 2-0 La Liga win at home to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday but it was Lionel Messi who again took the plaudits thanks to a pair of brilliant assists.

Barca were struggling to break down a determined Bilbao side at the Nou Camp until substitute Neymar struck in the 79th minute, running on to a threaded Messi pass and scoring with a precise low shot into the corner.

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