‘It hurts quite a bit’: Extra embarrassment for Barcelona & Lionel Messi as minnows stun them at Camp Nou after he breaks file & scores

Lionel Messi broke a Spanish Liga file and scored on Sunday – however that was about all Barcelona needed to have a good time as they dropped factors at dwelling to Cadiz, who had been a second-tier membership final season, for the primary time since 1978.

After Tuesday’s Champions League bashing at dwelling to Messi suitors Paris Saint-Germain, Barca may have anticipated some redemption at dwelling to guests who had spent 14 years exterior of the highest flight earlier than being promoted final summer time.

Dealing with a aspect hovering three factors above the relegation zone earlier than kick-off, Messi required 5 minutes greater than the 28 he wanted towards Paris to once more open the scoring with a cool penalty, setting himself up for a day to recollect as he broke former teammate Xavi’s file of 505 Liga appearances.

But there was extra despair in retailer because the fallen giants didn’t construct on their benefit, giving Cadiz the chance to finish an unbeaten season towards Barcelona by incomes a degree with their solely probability of the sport – a penalty within the final minute.

FT: @FCBarcelona 1-1 @Cadiz_CF

➖ Factors dropped
⚽️ Messi scored towards 38 completely different groups in La Liga pic.twitter.com/qdp343k9LU

— Leo Messi 🔟 (@WeAreMessi) February 21, 2021

Gary Lineker, ESPN, BR, GOAL, Squawka after Messi’s penalty towards 15th place Cadiz : “Finish the GOAT debate proper now, he’s again” 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/me4p3DbEPN

— Bluto *x* (@ohhmydogg) February 21, 2021

Messi additionally prolonged his file of scoring towards probably the most golf equipment within the prime flight, netting towards the newest newcomers to make sure he has discovered the web towards a exceptional 38 opponents within the league.

That may have been little comfort as his aspect spurned the prospect to maneuver three factors nearer to leaders Atletico Madrid, who’re nonetheless a hefty eight factors above them regardless of a shock dwelling defeat to Levante on Saturday.

“It hurts quite a bit,” annoyed defender Gerard Pique advised reporters afterwards. “This was a terrific alternative to get nearer within the league desk. Proper now, I am unhappy.”

Cadiz acquired their first level at Camp Nou since 1978.

A recreation of two penalties, scored in each halves, sees Barça miss out on an opportunity to cut back hole to Atleti — who misplaced their recreation yesterday! pic.twitter.com/HBAobhbMAw

— Leo Messi 🔟 (@WeAreMessi) February 21, 2021

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi’s unbelievable efficiency vs Cadiz;

🥅 eight pictures
🎯 three on course
⚽️ 1 purpose
👟 113 touches
🥇 87 passes
🏹 three key passes
⛹🏻‍♂️ 100% dribble success

…after which Cadiz equalise with a penalty within the 89th minute 🤦🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/Ms6pAOAiqt

— 101 Nice Targets (@101greatgoals) February 21, 2021

Influential Pique performed after making his return from harm ahead of anticipated, having watched from the sidelines as Barca had been ravaged by PSG of their spherical of 16 first leg.

Fellow defender Jordi Alba was a part of the Four-1 defeat and rued a “distinctive alternative” following Barca’s second dismal results of the week.

“There isn’t any excuse,” he insisted. “This can’t be allowed anymore. It is our fault and we’re those guilty.”

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