MESSI STRIKES AS BARCA PUT THREE PAST JUVE

Lionel Messi followed up his hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Espanyol at the weekend with another impressive display

Two fine goals from Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to a comfortable 3-0 win over last season's Champions League finalists Juventus at the Nou Camp.

Messi struck right on half-time, drilling his shot in off the post after a brilliant one-two with Luis Suarez.

Ivan Rakitic scored Barca's second after Messi's shot was cleared off the line. The Argentine then wrapped up victory with a superb left-footed goal from 20 yards.

Running in from the right wing, he beat several Juve defenders before placing the ball past goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.