Messi scores hattrick as Barcelona thrashes Manchester City 4-0

Manchester City lost miserably to the Spanish Giants at Camp Nou as Lionel Messi's goals propelled them towards an easy victory.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, celebrate their fourth goal during a Champions League Group C soccer match between Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou. (Photo | AP) 

Lionel Messi scores his side's third goal, leading to exulted celebrations among the crowd. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo leaves the pitch after being shown a red card for a deliberate handball outside the box. (Photo | AP)

Lionel Messi waits to take a free kick. His hattrick goals helped Barcelona emerge as the better team. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City's goalkeeper Willy Caballero dives to stop a penalty shot by Neymar. (Photo | AP)

Raheem Sterling fights for the ball with Jeremy Mathieu, and the latter was also awarded a red card shortly. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City failed to get many shots on target and somehow displayed a very loose and unmotivated performance. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola walks on the sidelines as he reacts in frustration. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City's Fernandinho reacts during the match as his side simply could not match up to Barcelona. (Photo | AP)

Neymar scores his side's fourth goal as the Barcelona fans added to the environment with their loud cheers. (Photo | AP)

Manchester City players leave the pitch at the end of the game. Their performance was dismal and their goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was sent off for a deliberate handball. (Photo | AP)

Neymar fails to score a penalty shot during the game. (Photo | AP)