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Lionel Messi proves Ronald Koeman wrong as he comes off bench to score twice for Barcelona, produces magical dummy assist and turns Real Betis match on its head

talksport.com, 7 November 2020, 17:05
Lionel Messi made a point to Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman after being benched for their match against Real Betis on Saturday.

The Blaugrana were hunting for their first win in four games, and decided to start without the Argentinian legend.

Messi had scored just one goal in six LaLiga games heading into the match and some have accused him of appearing uninterested.

The 33-year-old was close to leaving in the summer as he fell out with club bosses and it seemed almost certain he would depart until he reversed his decision.

And Barca found themselves in trouble without him on Saturday.

Ousmane Dembele put them in the lead over Real Betis, but the sides went in level at half-time due to Antonio Sanabria's equaliser.

Ousmane Dembélé cuts inside from the right wing and SMASHES one into the back of the net!

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7 November 2020
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Lionel Messi on bench for Barcelona vs Real Betis, comes on to score and set up Antoine Griezmann with dummy after Ousmane Demeble strikes
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