Undoubtedly known as one of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game, Lionel Messi became the first player in Spain to score 50 goals in a single club season in a 2-0 victory over Osasuna Saturday night. Barcelona began the game with most of its regular starters resting in preparation for Wednesday’s Championships League semifinal match against Real Madrid. (This will be the third of four matches between the rival clubs in an 18-day span.) In the 24th minute of the match David Villa ended his 11–game goal drought slotting in a cross from Jeffren Jeffren. Messi replaced Villa in the second half and rolled in his league leading 31st goal with three minutes left in the game. This is Messi’s 177th goal with Barcelona which is one goal away from tying for third place in Barcelona’s career scoring list. Obtaining three points with their win over Osasuna, Barcelona sits comfortably in first place in the La Liga League. They are 8 points ahead of second place Real Madrid with five games remaining.
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