Soccer Football - Santander La Liga - FC Barcelona vs Eibar - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - September 19, 2017 Barcelona’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot with Nelson Semedo REUTERS/Albert Gea
MADRID (Reuters) - Lionel Messi struck four goals as Barcelona romped to a 6-1 win over Eibar to extend their lead at the top of La Liga on Tuesday and maintain their 100 percent record.
The Argentine was at his brilliant best as he lethally picked off the demoralised Basques, opening the scoring with a penalty in the 21st minute after Nelson Semedo was brought down by Alex Galvez.
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