Messi nets hat-trick as Barcelona beat Celta Vigo

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Barcelona are back to winning ways. Their talisman Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick as the Catalan side beat Celta Vigo 4-1.

The result takes them to the top of La Liga, equal on points with Real Madrid but with a superior goal difference.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid easily beat Eibar to remain level on points with Barcelona.

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