Published 12:42 IST, January 7th 2021
Messi overjoyed with Pedri's assist during Barca's narrow win against Athletic: WATCH
Lionel Messi was on the scoresheet again for Barcelona on Wednesday as the 33-year-old shared a memorable reaction after scoring his first goal of the match.
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As it has been seen so often case, Lionel Messi was on scoresheet for Barcelona on Wednesday. Again. However, a memorable moment for Barcelona fans during club's win after Messi's goal was Argentine's reaction after he slotted in his first goal of match.
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona: Messi brace moves Barcelona into Laliga top 3
Catalan giants registered a narrow 3-2 win over Athletic Club on Wednesday. Messi netted two goals in each half as Spanish giants walked away with three crucial points and moved into top three of LaLiga standings. Barcelona captain scored during 38th minute of game after linking up very well with Pedri who was credited with assist. After finding back of net, Argentine was visibly gleeful and could t hide smile on his face after scoring his 11th goal of season as he celebrated it with Barcelona youngster Pedri.
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Messi goal with Pedri assist is what fans love to see
Since moving from Las Palmas to Camp u in summer, Pedri has displayed some jaw-dropping performances. 18-year-old had a superb outing against Athletic too as he scored Barcelona's first goal of match and followed it up with an assist to Messi.
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Spaniard has struck up eye-catching chemistry with Messi as duo has displayed some superb partnership during Barcelona's outing in 20/21 campaign. supporters too have expressed ir love of seeing duo play toger with ir superb chemistry.
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youngster has deservingly earned all his first-team opportunities with Barcelona manr showing his faith in him. Pedri has featured in all of Barcelona's 2020-21 La Liga matches and has been a constant presence in team's line up. Apart from Ronald Koeman, it looks like Pedri has won over many supporters and most importantly Lionel Messi. Playing in his first season of Spain’s top-flight campaign, Pedri has been impressive so far. He has made his presence felt and displayed incredible performances against teams like Real Betis, Real Valladolid, Huesca, and ors.
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Can Pedri make Messi stay at Barcelona?
rise of young talented players like Ansu Fati and emergence of Pedri has been a silver lining for Barcelona. Despite being a team under transition, Catalan giants have fared well and have mand to fill squad up with some serious talents like Sergi Dest and Frenkie de Jong among ors.
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Messi can leave Barcelona on a free transfer at end of 20/21 campaign as Catalan outfit looks to keep a hold of 33-year-old Argentine. It will take some massive effort for club to convince Messi to extend his contract but rise of young players along with Messi's relationship with Pedri might just prove to be right formula for Barcelona to convince Messi to extend his stay at Camp u.
12:42 IST, January 7th 2021