Messi claims new La Liga record in Barca win

Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two more as Barcelona won 4-0 at Mallorca on Saturday on their return to La Liga action.

The match came after a three-month interruption to the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Arturo Vidal gave Barcelona a second-minute lead and Martin Braithwaite and Jordi Alba added further goals.

Then Messi wrapped up the win at the death.

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The scoreline made the league leaders five points clear of title rivals Real Madrid, who play on Sunday.

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