Lionel Messi Celebrates Clasico Win on Facebook
Lionel Messi – who became LaLiga's leading scorer against Real Madrid with his 17th goal – used Facebook to celebrate Saturday's 3-0 win.
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Lionel Messi revelled in Barcelona's El Clasico victory over LaLiga titleholders Real Madrid as he shared his joy on social media.
LaLiga leaders Barca struck a major blow in Madrid's title defence with a 3-0 win at the 10-man hosts Saturday.
Luis Suarez, Messi and Aleix Vidal scored in the second half as Barca moved 14 points clear of the Spanish champions heading into the mid-season break.
Messi – who became LaLiga's leading scorer against Madrid with his 17th goal courtesy of a penalty at the Santiago Bernabeu – used Facebook to celebrate.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner wrote: "Great to end the year with an important win in El Clasico! Hugs and Merry Christmas to you all!"
Barca are nine points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid after 17 rounds.
Messi has played a starring role with a LaLiga-high 15 goals.
