Lionel Messi added another record to his incredible career on Saturday as he became the first player in the history of La Liga to score 20 and assist 20 goals or more in the same season. 토토캔배당분석

The club's all-time top scorer set up Arturo Vidal to ease Barca nerves as the reigning champions scored a 15th-minute opener that proved decisive at Real Valladolid.

Former teammate Thierry Henry is the only other player to have reached the landmark in Europe's top five leagues in the 21st century, scoring 24 and assisting 20 for Arsenal in the 2002/03 Premier League season.

Messi’s nifty flick and Vidal’s impressive composure and finish came at a key juncture for Barcelona, which needed a win to stand a reasonable chance of catching Real Madrid in the La Liga title chase this season.

Barcelona now trails by a single point, but has also played one more game than its El Clásico rival. Real Madrid visits Granada on Monday, and while it’s been in fine form since the restart, Granada has only lost twice during that period as well.