Recall that Messi had earlier this month set a record in his side's 3-2 win over Real Betis. Messi has now scored 18 goals in the La Liga so far this season.
And, when all was said and done, such endeavours on the part of Los Blancos got off to the perfect start. This came as goals on the part of Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham guided the evening's visitors to the right side of a 2-0 scoreline.
Werner, who has endured a lot of criticism this season, equalled a record held by Hazard, who currently plays for Real Madrid, in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.
Casemiro was arguably Man United's most influential player last season following his big-money move from Real Madrid. But the Brazilian international has looked a shadow of his usual self this season.
Sanusi, who is set to miss the remainder of theseason, was stretchered off the pitch in the first half against thevisitors after complaining about his left knee.
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Leicester outsmarted Tottenham twice last weekend, only to lose 2-4 to finish theseason in fifth place, guaranteeing thevisitors a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League next season at Arsenal's expense.
Arsenal 2-0 Luton From the very first minute of the first half, Zinchenko and Smith Rowe both had early half-chances blocked by the desperate Luton defense, but thevisitors were powerless to stop Arsenal from cutting through them on 24 minutes
Xavi also described the win by Barca as the "most complete" performance of theseason. Two early goals from Jordi Alba and Frenkie de Jong put thevisitors in charge of the tie.
At the end, Eusebio Sacristán's men forced the La Liga champions to a 2-2 draw but the home team still maintain their leadership on the log with 13 points - same as Real Madrid.
Diego Costa struck twice to help Chelsea secure a 2-2 draw at Swansea City and ensure the Blues maintained their unbeaten record in the Premier League this season.
Thevisitors would have themselves to blame for losing this game as they found it very hard to control the pressure by the Gunners in the last ten minutes.
"When we conceded, we became confused on the pitch. I have to be honest - [it was the] worst game of (the) season. "Today's defeat was not an accident, we deserved to lose.