Barcelona's Lionel Messi has been named Man of the Match for his impressive performance in their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

Messi scored the winner from the penalty spot, with his goal proving to be the difference between the two sides at the end of the game. The Argentine forward was also involved in Barcelona's other goal, as he played a key role in creating the opportunity for Jordi Alba to score.

Despite the win, Barcelona still have a lot of work to do if they want to maintain their lead at the top of the table. They will face difficult matches against Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao in the coming weeks, so it is clear that Messi and his teammates will need to continue performing at their best.

In addition to his goals, Messi has also shown improvement in recent weeks, particularly in his attacking play. He has been more active in the final third, and his passing and decision-making have improved too.

Overall, Messi's performance against Real Madrid was a reminder of why he remains one of the greatest players in the world. His ability to score crucial goals and create chances for his teammates is unmatched, and he continues to inspire those around him with his performances. As the season progresses, we can only hope that Messi and his team-mates can build on this performance and keep pushing towards success.