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Messi wrote his name into the history books as he scored his 85th and 86th goals in 2012 to break Gerd Muller's record of most goals in a calendar year.
Lionel Messi scored twice inside the opening 25 minutes to help Barcelona to a 2-1 victory at Real Betis on Sunday, and in the process moved clear of Muller, who scored 85 goals during 1972.
Ruben Castro pulled a one goal back 6 minutes before the break as the hosts threatened to steal the headlines, but Barca held on for a victory that restores their eleven-point lead over Real Madrid.
There was some bad news for Barca, though, as midfielder Fabregas has been ruled out for up to four weeks with a thigh injury
Radamel Falcao gave another demonstration of his predatory instincts with a