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La Liga: Barcelona 3-0 Alaves

Saturday, 18 August 2018 11:53 PM [ Last Update: Saturday, 18 August 2018 11:56 PM ]

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the Spanish league football match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 18, 2018. (AFP)

Spanish La Liga title holders, Barcelona, have started the new season with a comfortable victory over Alaves, at Camp Nou.

Alaves' Spanish goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco blocks a shot on goal by Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the Spanish league football match between Barcelona and Alaves at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 18, 2018.
(AFP)

The Catalan Giants missed many chances during the first half, but Argentine superstar, Lionel Messi, started the new La Liga campaign with a goal, converting a free-kick in 64th minute.

Brazil midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, doubled the lead for Barca, with a lovely right-footed curling-shot, with 8 minutes remaining. But, that was not the end, as once again Messi found the back of the net, tapping home Barcelona’s 3rd in stoppage time.

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