Majestic Messi the star as Barca bandwagon rolls on

BARCELONA’s grip on the Spanish title shows little sign of loosening after another classy display saw them cruise past Real Mallorca 3-0 last night.

Mallorca never really had much of a prayer against a Barca side that have now won 14 consecutive league matches - especially given Eduardo Tazzio’s red card in the second half.

Ludovic Giuly gave Frank Rijkaard’s side a 34th minute lead but it was substitute Lionel Messi who stole the plaudits, scoring two sumptuous goals in the second half.