Barcelona irresistible, record Messi and first trophy for Koeman | Video
Messi after scoring the third goal against Bilbao
Marcelino’s team lasted for an hour, then collapsed under the blows of Leo (double and 35th title won), Griezmann and De Jong.
An evening to be remembered for Messi and company, who overwhelm Athletic Bilbao by winning the 31st Copa del Rey thanks to one of the most convincing performances since the arrival of Koeman. Who, takes immediate revenge after the K.O. in the Super Cup celebrating the first trophy on the blaugrana bench.
For Messi, protagonist of a double, there is also a new record, that of the highest number of titles won in Catalonia (35). Barca once again reiterates the special feeling with a tournament won for the sixth time in the last ten years. On the contrary, the Basques swallow a double bitter mouthful of historic significance, losing the second final in two weeks, as well as the sixth consecutive since their last triumph in 1984.
Barca seals the excessive power exhibited from the beginning with a double by Messi, which closes the speech with two precise claims between 68 ‘and 72’, reaching 56 ° centers in the cup at the end of another evening to remembered for games and presences on the field.
Waiting to resolve the speculations about the future, the Argentine sends a strong message to the Blaugranas by giving himself another memorable evening.
Messi both goals against Bilbao..
