Barcelona beat Girona 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to secure the win for the Catalan giants.
The match was played at Camp Nou, Barcelona's home stadium, and saw Messi put Barcelona ahead early on when he scored from outside the box after receiving a pass from Pedri. He then doubled his tally in the second half, lashing home a low shot from the edge of the penalty area following a corner kick.
Girona, who had taken a 1-0 lead through a goal from Lluis Mascherano in the first half, were unable to find a way back into the game. They were outplayed throughout the match and struggled to create any meaningful chances against their opponents.
Messi's performance was impressive, as he dominated possession and made several key contributions to Barcelona's defense. He also showed great composure in front of goal, taking advantage of opportunities to score when they arose.
The victory was crucial for Barcelona in La Liga, as it moves them up to third place in the table behind Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. It also provides Messi with another important win in his quest to become the all-time leading scorer in Spanish football history.
Overall, this was a solid performance from both teams, with Barcelona emerging victorious thanks to Messi's brilliance and determination.