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'Messi is from another planet' - Vidal praises Barcelona star's dominant performance

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal said superstar captain Lionel Messi is 'from another planet' after the Argentine produced a masterclass performance against Real Valladolid.

Messi was at his trademark best with a brace and two assists as La Liga champions Barca routed Valladolid 5-1 at Camp Nou on Tuesday.

Argentina international Messi set up Vidal with an exquisite pass before scoring a stunning free-kick - the 50th of his career for club and country - prior to half-time.

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Messi netted his second of the match after the break and teed up Luis Suarez with a perfect through ball as Barca moved top of the table.