Messi grabs Treble as Barca beat Real at Bernabeu

Amidst the drama and excitement as usual, Lionel Messi scored thrice to ensure that his side finished a goal better than Real Madrid in a highly spirited match ending 3-4 at the Bernabeu on Sunday night.

Barca took the lead in the early minutes 7' through Andres Iniesta while Benzema scored twice (20' 24') to put Real on the balance and ahead, but Messi struck few minutes to half time.

Cristiano Ronaldo Cooly slotted in a penalty kick after he was fouled in the box, controversial though. 55'

The turning point of the encounter was the 63' when Sergio Ramos was caught and given marching order for a goal-bound charge on Neymar in the box, again cool calm and collected Messi scored to level up.

Just about 6' to regulation time, Iniesta was fouled in a clumsy challenge and the Referee awarded another penalty taken by Messi to complete his treble on the night.

With the result, Barcelona are just a point behind Real who share point with Athletico Madrid on 70pts.