Lionel Messi scored a brace and provided an assist in Argentina's 4-1 win over Bolivia in the 2021 Copa America group stage clash on Monday night.
While Leo's first strike came from the penalty spot, the 34-year-old's second goal certainly deserves the attention of Barcelona's fans.
Messi found the back of the net with an incredible chip goal from Sergio Aguero's perfect assist in the 42nd minute of the match.
As Aguero joined Barca on a free transfer from Manchester City earlier this month, we'll definitely see a lot more from the pair next term but that was a great start to their new chapter.
The Albiceleste, meanwhile, will lock horns with Ecuador in the tournament's quarter-final on Sunday.
Messi sends whole Bolivia defence packing with marvelous assist to Papu Gomez: illustrated in 5 pics
Lionel Messi scored a brace in Argentina's 4-1 victory over Bolivia in their final 2021 Copa America group stage game on Monday night.
The Barcelona forward, however, kicked off the Albiceleste's thrashing of the Verde with a joy-to-watch assist for Papu Gomez's opener at Arena Pantanal.
After receiving the ball from Angel Correa around the opposition's penalty box, Leo outplayed at least four Bolivia defenders with a brilliant chip pass to the Sevilla attacker who opened the scoring in the 6th minute.
That was Messi's 148th appearance for Argentina - the most the national team's history.
Leo Messi becomes most capped Argentina player in history as he scores brace in Bolivia win
Lionel Messi has broken Javier Mascherano's record for most Argentina appearances in history in the Albiceleste's 4-1 win over Bolivia in their final 2021 Copa America group stage game on Monday night.
The Barcelona icon has now featured for his national team 148 times in his career.
The 34-year-old marked the special occasion with two goals and one assist in the opening 45 minutes of the encounter.
Messi has now netted 75 and set up 54 assists for Argentina.
Leo's heroics also helped the Albiceleste to finish top of their group and thus reach the tournament's quarter-final where they'll face Ecuador on Sunday.
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