Barcelona beats Girona 2-1 in La Liga Round 8 report, Lionel Messi scores twice.

In a thrilling match that saw both Barcelona and Girona battling it out for victory, Lionel Messi once again shone as he scored two goals to help his team secure a hard-fought 2-1 win.

The first goal came early on in the second half when Messi took advantage of some sloppy defending from Girona's defenders to score a well-taken penalty kick. The second goal came moments later as Messi beat his marker with a powerful shot from outside the box, sending the crowd into raptures.

Despite being down to ten men after a red card to Girona's captain, the Catalans were determined to grab a win and they were rewarded when Messi scored a stunning free-kick just before half-time, putting them ahead 2-0 at the break.

Girona fought back valiantly in the second half, but their best chance was squandered when their goalkeeper saved a penalty kick from Messi, who had already bagged two more goals in the game.

However, Barcelona held on to claim all three points and keep their hopes alive of challenging for the top spot in the La Liga table. The match was a testament to Messi's quality and the importance of having such a talented player leading the charge.