'He has done it before': Barcelona prove Lionel Messi's incredible chip against Real Betis was no fluke as club share video of identical goal scored by forward nine years ago Lionel Messi scored one of the goals of the season against Real Betis on Sunday Messi managed to chip Real Betis goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who was not off his line But it turns out that Messi pulled off something similar against Tenerife in 2010 By Tom Farmery For Mailonline Published: 12:45 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 12:45 GMT, 19 March 2019 Viewcomments Lionel Messi's stupendous chip against Real Betis may have left supporters running out of superlatives but it turns out he has done something similar before. Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to 10 points with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin on Sunday night. Messi was the star of the show, putting his side two goals up in the first half with a wonderful free-kick and a smart finish. Scroll below for video Lionel Messi completed his hat-trick against Real Betis with a stunning chipped finish Messi managed to lob Betis goalkeeper Pau Lopez even though he was well positioned Luis Suarez added a third before Messi sealed the victory with a strike that even had the home fans standing and chanting his name. Ivan Rakitic cut the ball back to the edge of the box where Messi was waiting to produce a delicate left-footed chip over goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who was not off his line. Barcelona, however, tweeted a video on Monday showing Messi scoring a similar goal against Tenerife nearly a decade ago. Messi took home the match-ball after inspiring Barcelona to a 4-1 win away from home Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde said after the amazing performance at the weekend that Messi is a player who should be cherished. Valverde said: 'Leo's match has been extraordinary. He scored three goals and could have scored a fourth. 'It's evidence of the player he is. Despite the opposition being on the receiving end, we are all enjoying this era of his, which is unequalled. 'It's significant that they cheer him, it's an acknowledgement.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility