Messi nets stunning hat trick in Barcelona's 4-0 victory over PSV
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) celebrates with Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez (L) and Barcelona's Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal after scoring his third goal during the UEFA Champions' League group B football match FC Barcelona against PSV Eindhoven at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 18, 2018. (AFP)
Barcelona have started their UEFA Champions League campaign with a comfortable 4-nil victory over Dutch team PSV Eindhoven, thanks to Messi's stunning hat trick.
Barca got on the score sheet at home, when Messi curled home a stunning free-kick before the break. Then, Ousmane Dembele of France blasted home the 2nd from outside the box in the 75th minute.
Two minutes later, Messi scored his 2nd goal with a half-volley from Ivan Rakitich. In the final 3 minutes, the Argentine Star capped off the night with a hat-trick, guiding the ball past the PSV keeper from 15 yards out.
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