Messi made more history in the La Liga by becoming the first ever player to reach the 300 goal mark.
His took his tally to 301 after that by scoring 2 out of the 3 goals that Barcelona scored against Sporting Gijon.
Barca move 6 points clear in the league.
Highlights…
Messi added his second from a pass by Luis Suarez, who then had a penalty saved before curling home a third goal