Lionel Messi is not just a player but a worldwide phenomenon. The things he does with a ball are often unimaginable to the best of the best in the footballing world.
And, the magician brought brought out a special one from his bag of tricks at Nou Camp against Espanyol on Sunday night, as he ran circles around the defenders before attempting a shot which was saved, but Suarez pounced on the opportunity to score.
The run was hailed all over social media, as Barcelona fans and neutrals alike gathered over Twitter to rave about Messi’s crazy solo run.
There are no words to describe Lionel Messi… pic.twitter.com/2I2tG9ZhqA
— Futbol Agent (@Futbol_Agent_) December 18, 2016
“Welcome to Lionel Messi’s world – where the insane becomes routine.” pic.twitter.com/Oo5CzHvjCh
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) December 18, 2016
Thanks for existing, Lionel Messi!! We love you so much ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/BGmoA2x7WP
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) December 18, 2016
Luis Suarez confirms that Lionel Messi is barely human ?. pic.twitter.com/8U7MkfINwR
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) December 18, 2016
Another night thinking what a privilege it is to watch Lionel Messi play live. He was mesmerising again this evening
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) December 18, 2016
LIONEL MESSI IS A CHEAT CODE. pic.twitter.com/0XNNdXK03X
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) December 18, 2016
Lionel Messi is not human..
— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) December 18, 2016
Lionel Messi. is just too good…? https://t.co/DA2mGE0EZ3 pic.twitter.com/cJCRWVOeNK
— TheSPORTbible (@TSBible) December 18, 2016
Look at Lionel Messi. We are so blessed to be watching this man during our time. Wow! pic.twitter.com/g5gKFbtjHM
— Zaddy Wolé II (@Kingwole) December 18, 2016
Lionel Messi: the only player who is better in real life than in a video game. pic.twitter.com/ydkMwNuvzz
— Barcelona Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) December 18, 2016
Lionel Messi ??
— Mazola J. Molefe (@superjourno) December 19, 2016
Lionel Messi ! The man is unreal ! https://t.co/KDm5LZSre5
— Joseph Abdelnour (@JosephAbdelnour) December 19, 2016
Lionel Messi??????
— King Daniel?? (@King_DK247) December 19, 2016
What Lionel Messi did yesterday was something else…How did he do that??
— |N|E|O|Z|A| (@edisonneoza) December 19, 2016
Lionel Messi basically was double tapping the sprint button IRL last night.
— HUMAN DECISION (@AkriPasta) December 19, 2016
Lionel Messi was on another level last night. I’m still in disbelief
— El-Hadary (@RaphaelOmalla) December 19, 2016
Lionel Messi is a joy to watch
— ?? Pablito (@Vuyo_Nova) December 19, 2016
Lionel Messi was UNBELIEVABLY SENSATIONAL last night. Damn.
— Marcus (@vayisi) December 19, 2016