A record Messi

The match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona meet expectations. It was vibrant, fast-paced, with options for both teams and a lot of quality on the pitch. The visit to Benito Villamarin was marked on the calendar by the difficulty blaugrana. succumbed There Real Madrid for a couple of days . Enough reason to alert the players Catalans.

For starters, do not bet on Pepe Mel elevated pressure as expected. Betis retreated well, with the defensive line slightly ahead and steal to find thinking fast transitions. They were not going excessive bail until, of course, Messi appeared to break the game. Typical play of the Argentine do not get tired of seeing. That in catching the ball at the peak of the area and is crossing its border avoiding every defense that takes the step with different changes of pace, crossing the ball to the goalkeeper's far post. Part of the credit must be give to Alexis Sanchez recently entered the field after injury, Cesc Fabregas, who pulled the defense when leaving the lane opposite to crack culé free to define a pleasure. Another day, Chile has been very good in the game without the ball, and awkward with him on the feet.

Only ten minutes later, Adriano took advantage of the space left by Juan Carlos while this was served to unbalance the scheme Betis. Their action would be clinched by the magic of Iniesta and Messi lethal effectiveness. Relies on Argentina's Andres Andres is left face with the heel, and the brooding Messi perfectly. A historical goal number 86 in 2012 - which he finally surpassed the record for 'Torpedo' Müller. Messi beats no statistics ... to feed.

At 2-0, Betis was sunk. No pressure, no combination in the game ... the rest asked loudly while Barca played quietly and sought judgment slowly but surely. It seemed that the visit would Villamarín blaugrana to be placid, when Vadillo in high quality action connected with Ruben Castro for this batiera coolly to Victor Valdes in a serious error of Jordi Alba, asleep on the other side, a couple of yards behind the line that marked his companions in the back.

The goal marked a turning point in the game Betis and mood of the crowd, which began to appear in the final minutes of the first half, and was confirmed with the start of the second. A much more aggressive Betis, pressing high up, looking for weak spots and giving the party blaugranas faster than the previously established by the club. However, the club does not shy away from Vilanova much as that of which the rival Guardiola keep possession, while at least have advantage on the scoreboard. Aware that with Iniesta, Pedro, Messi and Alexis, kickbacks are a very valid option. And indeed, had chances to kill off this way. Although it goes without saying that it is the natural habitat of all Barça, and such players like Xavi suffer under these conditions.

Beñat and Canas took control in midfield, and Betis, especially gasoline while it lasted, was on the ropes at Barça. They set clear opportunity to at least tie the game, but luck was not on his side. Especially on three occasions when the ball crashed into the posts of Victor Valdes.

14 wins and 1 draw in 15 league games. Barça boasts an enviable reliability, and even on days like yesterday would have been crazy not to trip, Vilanova whole demonstrates that goes in crescendo, easing concerns of first weeks of the season. Next week will be another litmus test, receiving a Atletico Madrid regained the lost moral in the Madrid derby with a win against Deportivo. If the club is made with the victory in that game, it's hard to say while still in the month of December but ... will have more than half League in his pocket.