Lionel Messi responds to standing ovation from opposition fans after hat-trick

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has scored his 51st career treble with a trio of outstanding goals in the 4-1 win in Sevilla. After scoring his stunning hat-trick in 4-1 win over  Real Betis Messi was handed a standing ovation by almost 55.000 opposition supporters. The Argentine opened the scoring at the Benito Villamarin with a wonderful freekick before doubling the advantage before half-time. As Messi celebrated that effort - which secured the 51st treble of his career - the entire stadium rose to applaud the No.10. Speaking after the encounter, which saw Barca further strengthen their hold atop La Liga, Messi said of the ovation: "I'm very grateful "It's never happened to me before. "They [Betis fans] always treat us very well, regardless of whether we're rivals." Speaking after the encounter, which saw Barca further strengthen their hold atop La Liga, Messi said of the ovation: "I'm very grateful "It's never happened to me before. "They [Betis fans] always treat us very well, regardless of whether we're rivals." Defeat for Atletico Madrid on Saturday leaves Barcelona 10 points clear of their closest rivals, with Real Madrid two points further back in third.

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