Barcelona news: Lionel Messi is such a luxury, Jordi Alba reveals why

JORDI ALBA has reserved special praise for Lionel Messi after his performance for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona thrashed Celta Vigo last night 5-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Lionel Messi grabbed a double, scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes to take his tally to 21 goals in all competitions this term.

After drawing 1-1 in the first leg, Barca named a stronger line-up to secure a 6-1 aggregate victory.

Alba, who set up both of Messi’s goals, got on the scoresheet in the 28th minute as Messi repaid the favour to put the win beyond doubt.

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