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Messi scores hattrick as Barcelona thrashes Manchester City 4-0

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