Leo Messi scored his 50th goal of the year as Barcelona beat Zaragoza 4-0 on Saturday date.
It was his 15th league goal of the season but his half-century for 2011 - fully justifying Pep Guardiola's decision perform him from start off.
Making his point: Leo Messi celebrates last night
Making his point: Leo Messi celebrates last night
Guardiola had been upset by concerns regarding his starting line-up because Messi only returned from international duty in Colombia with Argentina on Thursday.
'Do you not require him in the team? If that's the case then just let me know and I will consider it,' he snapped ahead on the match.
But Messi pleaded not to be rested and he played right from the start.
He ran on to a Cesc Fabregas pass into cardiovascular of the area to double Barcelona's lead just before half-time after unmarked Gerard Pique had opened the scoring by heading within a Xavi free-kick.
It was ad units Manchester United defender's first goal of the season against the club where he spent a year on loan while at United.
Carles Puyol bundled a Seydou Keita header over the road after more good work by Fabregas for your third goal and David Villa added the fourth end goal. Barcelona can now look forward to Wednesday's Champions League clash with AC Milan in Italy.
The match may see Fabregas return towards scene of probably his best performances in an Arsenal shirt when he scored in a 2-0 win in 2008.
As well as setting up the second and third goals last night, he earned a free-kick for the operator.
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