Lionel Messi returns to help Barcelona ease past rock-bottom Huesca

Messi was back in the team after sitting out Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Eibar with an ankle injury

Lionel Messi (centre) set up Frenkie De Jong’s goal in Barcelona’s win at Huesca. Picture: Alvaro Barrientos/AP

Lionel Messi produced an assist on his return to action as Barcelona won 1-0 at LaLiga basement boys Huesca.

Messi, back in the team after sitting out Tuesday’s 1-1 draw against Eibar due to an ankle injury, teed up Frenkie De Jong with a fine pass in the 27th minute at Estadio El Alcoraz.