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Lionel Messi Inspires Barcelona to Thrilling La Liga Win over Real Betis

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Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a thrilling 3-2 win over Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga, registering three assists as the Blaugrana twice came from behind to secure a crucial victory.

The match got off to a frenetic start, with Sergio Canales' sixth-minute penalty quickly cancelled out by Frenkie de Jong's tidy finish. The home side got back in front when the inspired Nabil Fekir fired home a brilliant shot, but Sergio Busquets levelled again for the visitors, slashing home from a set piece with the last act of the opening period.