Messi and the hat-trick that brought a stadium to its knees

Rival fans unite to acclaim greatest because of how he did it, and how often he has done it

Ivan Rakitic secures Barcelona another El Clasico victory

Catalans now 12 points clear of Real Madrid after second Bernabeu win of the week

Messi scores 50th career hat-trick and claims Barcelona back to their best

Catalans go 10 points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga

Messi penalty enough for Barcelona against stubborn Valladolid

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Jordi Masip saved another Messi spot kick

Lionel Messi’s brace rescues a point for Barça against Valencia

Barcelona’s run of eight-consecutive La Liga wins ended but they remain six points clear

Barcelona first sports team to average £10m a year in wages

La Liga side pay players €11.3m on average with Manchester United paying €7.3m

Lionel Messi could play for Barcelona against Inter Milan

Barcelona star could return to action early after breaking a bone in his right arm

No Messi no problem for Barça as they hit Real Madrid for five

Luis Suárez’s hat-trick puts Julen Lopetegui on the brink with his side ninth in La Liga

Barcelona narrowly avoid another defeat

Messi comes off the bench to help rescue a draw against Bilbao

Barcelona stunned by defeat at lowly Leganes

Philippe Coutinho gave the champions the lead but they crumbled in the second half

Lionel Messi opens campaign with brilliant hat-trick against PSV

Argentine star takes advantage of tiring Dutch side with late goals

Barcelona President fuels Antoine Griezmann speculation

Club has been in contact with Frenchman’s agent in a bid to bring him to Barcelona

Barcelona stay unbeaten as Iniesta plays final El Clásico

Cristiano Ronaldo scores but is forced off as Real Madrid come from behind twice

Five memorable Champions League knockout-stage comebacks

Manchester City facing the stiffest of tasks as they welcome Liverpool to the Etihad

Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barcelona equal record unbeaten run

Catalan club have now gone 38 La Liga games since their last defeat

Chelsea and Premier League lagging behind in local talent

Barcelona team built on academy products like Messi, Iniesta, Busquets, Pique and Alba

Barcelona keep winning as Coutinho watches his new team

Playmaker will be unveiled on Monday, after Catalans extended lead at top of La Liga

Ousmane Dembele makes return as Barca held in Vigo

Record signing has been sidelined with a hamstring injury

Barca boss Valverde insists title race is not over after Clasico cruise

‘We do not think about that, just to keep picking up points and moving forward’

Barcelona cruise to El Clasico win to extend gap at top further

Catalan club take their chances as Suarez and Messi both among goals at Bernabeu

Controversial Deulofeu goal helps Barca beat Malaga

Ball had clearly gone out of play before it was crossed for opening goal

Luis Suarez denies Atletico a first league win over Barca in seven years

Uruguayan striker brings goal-scoring form back from international break

Barcelona continue perfect start at empty Camp Nou

La Liga refuse to postpone match despite safety concerns as over 460 injured in city

How Messi’s shadow and PSG’s ambition led to Neymar’s move

By moving to PSG Neymar is ready to be the star of the show and not the overshadowed

Barcelona slip up as Neymar sees red

Barcelona fail to take advantage after Real Madrid held earlier in the day

Defensive masterclass: Juventus complete job at Camp Nou

Barca own possession and create chances, but no miracle comeback II

Barcelona fined over PSG comeback celebrations

Pitch invasion and five bookings both result in fines for the Catalan club after famous win

Neymar stands up to help Barca achieve the improbable

Calmness and confidence sets brilliant Brazilian apart

Luis Enrique: ‘If any fans left, stuff them, they missed history’

The Barcelona manager said he wanted to cry at what he had witnessed

Barcelona make history with 6-1 comeback win over PSG

Paris side stunned as three late goals turn match around

Luis Enrique to leave Barcelona in summer

Coach announces that he will leave Nou Camp when his contract expires in the summer

Lionel Messi strikes late as Barcelona go top

The Argentine’s late winner away to Atletico Madrid was the difference after a tight game

Di Maria’s double helps PSG give Barcelona the runaround

Parisian side light up Parc des Princes in electric display

Nine-man Barcelona edge past Atletico into Copa final

Luis Suarez found the net and was also sent off on a dramatic night at the Camp Nou

Sergio Ramos header rescues clásico draw for Real Madrid

Luis Suarez had Barcelona ahead, but Messi missed the chance to kill off the contest

‘We pretended it wasn’t Barca’ - Sergio Aguero on City’s famous win

‘You always have to respect Barca.. If you give them the time and the space to think, they will beat you’

Manchester City come of age as they take thriller against Barcelona

Pep Guardiola’s side come back from early Lionel Messi goal on breathless night

No Lionel Messi no problem - Barcelona still cruise past Sporting Gijon

Luis Suarez and Neymar among the goals as Catalans take three points without talisman

Barcelona confirm departure of Dani Alves

The right-back is the most successful defender in the history of football

Vicente del Bosque: Barcelona exit gives Spain a boost

International manager will have more time with Barca players ahead of Euros

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