Barcelona ended their disappointing La Liga campaign to a maximum, as Lionel Messi scored twice in a hard-hitting 5-0 win at Alaves on Sunday, easing the pain of Osasuna’s surprising defeat last week.
Teen striker Ansu Fati put Barca in front midway through the first half after the visitors knocked the wood three times, while Messi and attacking partner Luis Suarez further stretched their lead before halftime.
Defender Nelson Semedo scored a quarter early in the second half before Messi attacked again, scoring his 25th goal of the season, which is almost certain to award him the top scorer award for the seventh record time.
Barça finished the season second in the standings with 82 points, four behind the champion Real Madrid who visits Leganés later on Sunday. Alaves is 16 in 39.
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