2 moments of Messi magic guaranteed Barcelona victory, and proved he's finally dominating Ronaldo as the main man in Europe

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• Lionel Messi stole the show on Wednesday.
• The 31-year-old scored an incredible goal and created another, to guarantee FC Barcelona a 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven.
• Playing a part in both goals underlined his status as the Champions League's best player this season, far better than the traditional top player Cristiano Ronaldo.
• But while Messi has excelled, Ronaldo has struggled.
• Read all of Business Insider's coverage for the 2018-2019 soccer season right here.

Lionel Messi stole headlines on Wednesday when he conjured up two moments of other-worldly magic, one goal and one assist, to guarantee FC Barcelona victory over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.

Messi's form this season in all competitions has been nothing short of scintillating, as he has sufficiently recovered from a fractured arm to bamboozle defences, wow crowds, and leave commentators purring.

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