Messi inspires Barca to win over racing

Barcelona were looking to make it four successive wins as they took on Racing Santander at El Sardinero in La Liga on Tuesday. It was a dominant display of attacking football from the visitors,with Messi scoring twice.

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with  teammate midfielder Xavi Hernandez after scoring during a Spanish  league football match against Racing Santander, at Sardinero stadium  in Santander. Barca won 4-1.(AFP/A. Arrizurieta)

Messi was provider for first goal in 20th minute though. He Swung in the ball from the right and record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic rose to head the visitors in the lead. 1-0 Barca.

4 minutes later, after a neat passing move the ball came to Messi. With a drop of the shoulder and a swivel of the hips he beat the Racing defence all ends up before the Argentine midfielder guided the ball into the back of the net. 2-0 Barca.

3 minutes later, Barcelona continued to push, and some lax play at the back from Racing saw the ball come to onside centre-back Gerard Pique - and he slotted the ball home from close range. 3-0 Barca.