Messi beats Valencia with a superb hat-trick, then praises Thierry Henry

Barcelona got an outstanding 3-0 win over Valencia in the Spanish League. Lionel Messi was once again the player of the match, and Thierry Henry contributed to make it happen.

Indeed, the amazingly talented Messi scored three superb goals, and at the end of the game, he praised the efforts of goalkeeper Victor Valdes and striker Henry in this important victory.

"The first part took a lot out of us, we allowed the match to suit Valencia and their counterstrike style. But in the locker room we remembered that we are all important. Thierry Henry has really helped with his huge effort, his energy and the pressure he puts on the defenders."

Barcelona is at the top of the Spanish League. Real Madrid keeps the second place after defeating Real Valladolid