Lionel Messi sets new record with 72 goals in a season, celebrates with hug for Pep

Lionel Messi scored all four goals in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Espanyol because, well, that's just what he does. His fourth goal marked his 50th La Liga goal of the season and 72nd in all competitions -- a new record, surpassing the 70 Archie Stark scored for Bethlehem Steel in 1924/25.

After putting away the penalty, Messi jogged over to outgoing manager Pep Guardiola to give him a hug, which quickly became a team embrace.

As impressive as Messi's goal total is, he still has time to add more. Barca have one more La Liga match left, plus the Copa del Rey final against Athletic. So, how about 100?

11 Players of Barcelona’s Transfer Target

11 Players of Barcelona’s Transfer Target. Barcelona’s officials have made list of player transfer for this summer. Almost all of them are star player and also became target of other clubs. Daily spanyol sport reported name of the 11 players. Of course, Barcelona will not transfer all of them.

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Barcelona want to transfer Thiago Silva from AC Milan to Camp Nou in Centre Back. If they fail to get him, Barcelona may persuade David Luiz to leave Chelsea and join with them. But, the chance of Barcelona to get David Luiz is very low.

Barcelona also considered David Alaba, Bayern Munchen Player, Siquera, Granada player, Jordi Alba, Valencia player, and Gareth Bale, Tottenham player. All of the players are planned as substitution of Eric Abidal.

For Midfielder, Barcelona do not need many players. Tthe just want to transfer Javi Martinez from Bilbao and Jan Vertonghen from Ajax. Vertonghen  can be as midfielder or centre back.  For striker, Barcelona will try to get Fernando Llorente from Bilbao, Adrian from Atletico, or Robin van Persie from Arsenal.