Lionel scores hat-trick to see Barcelona past Atletico Madrid
Bareclona's Lionel Messi (right) shoots to score past Athletico's goalkeeper Gregory Coupet at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid yesterday. pic/AFP
Lionel scores hat-trick to see Barcelona past Atletico Madrid
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FC Barcelona are within touching distance of the last eight of the Copa del Rey after taking a 3-1 away lead against Atletico Madrid, courtesy of a Lionel Messi hat-trick.
Away win
The Argentine forward, who was rested for Barcelona's 3-1 win over Real Mallorca in the league on Saturday, scored three times to give Barca an away win over Atletico in the Spanish Cup's last 16 first leg yesterday.
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