Back like nothing happened

Messi was in the mood for football, and football was in the mood for Messi. His match at Son Moix can be summed up as a victory, two assists and a goal as a cherry on top. A goal that allows him to boast of having scored 20 goals or more in First Division. Again.

Vidal opened the scoreboard thanks to Jordi Alba's assist, and then Messi's show began. He gave Braithwaite his first-ever goal as a Barcelona player, assisted Jordi Alba and was assisted by Luis Suarez in the last minute to score the 0-4. 

A well rounded match for the Argentine, yet again. However, what really stand outs with Messi's performance is how in shape he is despite the three month halt. While other stars have semed stiff and rusty, the Barcelona star just came in did his thing, as per usual. 

But what is really impressive is his goalscoring record in the league. Since 2008-09, when he finished with 23 goals, Messi has always scored 20 or more in the First Division.

This season he scored a total of 38, and since then he has always exceeded 40 goals. This season he has scored 25 goals in total, and it seems difficult that with only ten rounds to go he can reach that record.