Images from Barcelona’s 5-1 win against Espanyol on Sunday, in which Lionel Messi recorded his 21st hat-trick for the club in the Catalan derby.
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Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with Barcelona teammates Neymar, centre, and Luis Suarez, right, after the second of his three goals on Sunday night. His 21 hat-tricks leave him two shy of Cristiano Ronaldo's present record of 23. Alex Caparros / Getty Images -
Lionel Messi plays a free kick during Barcelona's La Liga match against Espanyol on Sunday night at the Camp Nou. Alberto Estevez / EPA -
Lionel Messi, top, of Barcelona heads the ball over Espanyol's Sergio Garcia during their La Liga match on Sunday night. Lluis Gene / AFP -
Lionel Messi, left, is congratulated by teammate Gerard Pique, right, after scoring one of his three goals against Espanyol on Sunday night in La Liga. Gustau Nacarino / Reuters -
Lionel Messi shoots and scores the second of his three goals against Espanyol on Sunday for Barcelona. Gustau Nacarino / Reuters -
Lionel Messi celebrates ater scoring one of his three goals against Espanyol on Sunday night in Barcelona's La Liga victory. Alberto Estevez / EPA -
Barcelona's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after one of his three goals on Sunday night in Barca's win against Espanyol. Alberto Estevez / EPA
Leo Messi supplies hat-trick No 21 for Barca – in pictures
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