Lionel Messi is in outstanding form, and it appears that the confirmation of Bale’s transfer to Madrid has further fueled his performance. The Argentine sensation is orchestrating a solo masterpiece against Valencia in La Liga.
Messi found the net three times within 40 minutes, propelling Barcelona to a 3-2 lead over the valiant Valencia at halftime. Meanwhile, Helder Postiga has managed to score twice, keeping Valencia in contention.