DBasia.news – Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Barcelona when they won Celta Vigo in LaLiga. According to Ernesto Valverde, Barca coach, it is difficult not to rely on Messi.
Barcelona reaped a 4-1 victory over Celta Vigo at Camp Nou Stadium, Sunday (11/10/2019). Lionel Messi contributed three goals in the 23rd minute from the penalty spot, (45 ‘+ 1), and (48’). Another winning goal was scored by Sergio Busquets (85 “) and one goal from Celta created by Lucas Olaza (42”).
Messi’s hat-trick was created in the week that started negatively for Barcelona. Yes, previously they suffered a 1-3 defeat against Levante and were held to a 0-0 draw at Slavia Prague in the Champions League stage.
However, thanks to Messi, Barcelona was able to rise and return to their winning ways this weekend. He is a player who can score 6 goals in the last 6 matches.
As coach, Ernesto Valverde did not dismiss his team having a dependency on Messi. For him, having Messi is an advantage that Barcelona has and it’s natural to use it.
“It is impossible not to depend on Messi. He turned on everything. Today he scored three goals. He is the advantage we have, a figure that is feared by opponents, “Valverde stated as quoted from Goal.
“When we won, we all won. All players are doing their job well, “he added.