Lionel Messi (R) of FC Barcelona is celebrates with his teammates.
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Barcelona 5-1 Espanyol: Messi hat trick

Messi came to the rescue on the stroke of half-time to cancel out Sergio Garcia's opener, with Gerard Pique and Pedro also on the scoresheet.
May 17, 2023, 01:26 am - PA Sport

Match Timeline

Barcelona
Espanyol
  • KO
  • 13
  • 29
  • 45
  • HT
  • 50
  • 52
  • 53
  • 60
  • 65
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 77
  • 79
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • FT
  • 90+3

Match Commentary

90'+3'
Second Half ends, Barcelona 5, Espanyol 1.
89'
Javier Mascherano (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the left wing.
89'
Foul by Sergio García (Espanyol).
Match Stats
BARESP
Possession
79.1%
20.979.1
20.9%
Shots on Goal
7
2
Shot Attempts
15
3
Yellow Cards
0
4
Corner Kicks
5
2
Saves
1
2