Lenglet and Braithwaite score as Messi on fire

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Lionel Messi played a key role in the first two Barca goals. Screenshot/MovistarLaLiga

Clement Lenglet and Martin Braithwaite basically sealed the three points for Barcelona in their La Liga match at Valladolid. Despite not scoring, Leo Messi was key to the first two goals.

After dropping points at home to Valencia, Barcelona needed to win away to Valladolid. The Catalans all put sealed the win inside the first 30 minutes.

In the 20th minute, Clement Lenglet put Ronald Koeman's men ahead after heading home a perfect ball by Leo Messi. The Argentine did not score, but he played a huge role in proceedings. The Frenchman dedicated his goal to former Barca player Moussa Wague, now of PAOK, who is injured.

The first goal spurred Barca on even more and they made it two just a few minutes later. Once again, Messi was at the heart of it.

He sent a sensational pass to Sergino Dest who went into the Valladolid area at speed. The American sent a low pass to the six yard box and Braithwaite finished off the move.

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