VIDEO: Messi free-kick takes kind deflection to give Barcelona early lead
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It wasn't a vintage Lionel Messi free-kick, yet it produced the same outcome as so many before it.
The Barcelona superstar was credited with his 23rd goal of the La Liga season when his free-kick took a fortunate deflection and eluded the Athletic Bilbao 'keeper during Sunday's contest.
Lionel Messi has been involved in more league goals during 2015 than any other player across Europe's top 5 leagues - 8 goals & 3 assists.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 8, 2015
Messi was invloved in Barca's second goal when he set up Luis Suarez 10 minutes later.
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