At Camp Nou, Barcelona delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Espanyol in the Catalan derby, sealing their 2016 La Liga campaign with style. In this match, recently renewed striker Luis Suárez scored the first two goals for Barça, moving level with Lionel Messi at the top of the league scoring chart with 12 goals each. Yet after the final whistle, Suárez focused his praise not on himself but on the dazzling performances of Andrés Iniesta and Messi.

“Derby matches are always special, and winning in such a dominant way is something to be happy about,” Suárez said. “Iniesta provided me with a perfect pass for the opener, which was crucial to the game.” Before Suárez’s second goal, Messi produced a breathtaking moment of skill. “Honestly,” Suárez continued, “I’d rather have been the one to perform Messi’s amazing sequence than score myself. In that moment, he looked like a player in a PlayStation game. Messi is a unique player, the brain that decides the match. He always knows the best decision to make. The reason he hasn’t won certain awards like the Ballon d’Or is because people already know he’s the best. We have to enjoy every moment we have playing with him.”

It wasn’t only Suárez who had glowing words. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique praised Messi’s display as well. “Espanyol defended deep with all ten outfield players plus the goalkeeper, waiting to counterattack. In the second half, our players took control, especially Messi. Performances like this seem rare in the world, but here at Camp Nou, they appear every couple of weeks,” Enrique remarked. Even Espanyol coach Quique Sánchez Flores entered the pitch after the match to congratulate Messi, later admitting it was the Argentine who broke the game open.

“I must congratulate him,” Flores said. “I think he’s the only player in the world capable of scoring a hat-trick in every game if he chooses.” He also noted that Espanyol’s collapse in the second half was partly due to the injury of goalkeeper Diego López.

As captain, Iniesta also delivered a world-class performance. “Winning in a derby always feels unique,” he said. “This was a tense and competitive match, but we finished our La Liga fixtures with a victory. Messi is the foundation of all this — he’s an extraordinary player. It feels great to get back on the winning track and regain that positive momentum.”

On December 21, Barcelona will host Hércules in the Copa del Rey second leg after a 1-1 draw in the first match. But with the derby victory secured, the MSN trio and Gerard Piqué have already begun their Christmas holidays. That Copa del Rey clash will mark Barça’s final official match of the year — one that, much like the excitement surrounding Live Cricket BPL, is sure to have fans savoring every moment of brilliance from their heroes. In football as in Live Cricket BPL, the rare talent of players like Messi reminds supporters why they keep coming back: for the magic, the passion, and the unforgettable performances. For true fans, whether it’s the Camp Nou or the roar of Live Cricket BPL crowds, such brilliance is worth every second.