Ernesto Valverde Claims Barcelona Have Taken Important Step to Title After Latest Messi Masterclass

​Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has praised Lionel Messi's "extraordinary" performance following his hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga. Following Ateltico Madrid's defeat to Athletic Bilbao the previous evening, Barca's 4-1 win at Benito Villamarín Stadium has moved them ten points clear of their title rivals. Following a stunning free-kick and a smart first time finish in the first half, Messi completed his 33rd La Liga hat-trick with a magical chip from outside the box, after which... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/