After the trio in Celta .. Messi superstitious figures speak

Argentine star Lionel Messi deserved the title of "Minister of football happiness" because of the joy and pleasure it gives to anyone watching the games, whether a fan of Barça or not.

The Argentine, who scored a hat-trick on Saturday against Celta Vigo in the 4-1 win over Barca, reached the 52nd triumph in his career with Barcelona and his country.

It is remarkable in Saturday's trilogy that it came from fixed kicks, including two free-kicks.

Despite his absence for weeks due to injury, Messi is second in La Liga's top scorer, one goal behind Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

Messi equaled the number of star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 34 triple La Liga.

The figures indicate that the first triple scored by the Bulga with Barca on 10 March 2007 against Real Madrid.

He also scored on October 4, 2008 his first free kick goal.