This was exemplary of Messi

In the network reaps Lionel Messi according to Barcelona's 3:1 home victory over Rayo Vallecano virtual round of applause. Not because of his goal to 2:1, the he in 51. Minute from the penalty spot from realized. But rather, because the Argentines continued once more as a fair player in the scene.

In the 42. Minute, the Barça penetrates-star striker in the penalty box. First, he will get ahead of Imbula and then plays tricky defender Velázquez. Messi places the Ball slightly and and wants to pull off, but Imbula gets in his way. The Vallecano midfield player touches the scorer easily, so that this device is out of Balance and falls. But Messi remains for a moment. The 31-Year-old stands up and gives the referee Melero Lopez immediately the sign, that he was not fouled and, therefore, no Penalty is to be displayed. The Impartial thanks with a corresponding gesture, the five-time world footballer of the year.

at the beginning of the second half, a penalty whistle, there is no doubt. Defender Jordi Amat brings Nélson Semedo in the battle of the legs. Start-up, however, takes the infraction outside defender to the Catalans, but Messi. The record scorer of the Argentina national team (65 matches) does not need to be asked twice and sunk the Ball. It is to be 26. Scoring goals in 27 championship games. Luis Suàrez in the 82. Minute for the early conclusion of the point, Barça will win 3:1.

Video: Messi sunk the foul penalty takes his Chance: The Argentinian scored against Rayo Vallecano 2:1 for Barcelona. (Video: La Liga)

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Created: 11.03.2019, 14:17 PM