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Lionel Messi scored twice to give Barcelona a 4-1 win over Huesca in Spanish La Liga. Also, Barcelona has dropped to 4 points from top-ranked Atletico Madrid.
In Monday night's game at home, Messi equaled Xavi's record of playing the most games for Barcelona, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Messi has played 767 games for Barcelona. Messi, who made his debut in 2004, has played 510 games in La Liga.
Messi scored in the 13th minute to give Barcelona the lead. Anthony Griezmann doubled the lead in the 35th minute. Huesca's Rafa Mir scored from the penalty spot in the injury time of the first half to make it 2-1.
But Barcelona added two more goals in the second half. Oscar Migueza scored in the 53rd minute through a Messi pass. Messi 9 0 scored the second half goals to give Barcelona 4 -1 comfortable win by the sun.
They win 27 matches 59 points in Barcelona in second place, while those saying the league leader Atletico is trailing. Atletico same number of matches, 63 points.
The same 27 games played Real 57 points has dropped to third place.