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Lionel Messi capped off a spectacular year for Barcelona on a high note by scoring in his 500th appearance for the Catalan club and helping them claim a 4-0 win over Real Betis
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Real Betis Balompie at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona
Subsequently, Luis Suarez scored twice after half-time to surpass Neymar as the competition's leading scorer with 15, the Guardian reported.
The 4-0 win has also taken Barca's season tally to 180, taking over from Real Madrid's milestone mark of 178 in 2014.
Barca are leading on goal difference from Atletico Madrid, who claimed a 2-0 win over city rivals Rayo Vallecano.
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