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VIDEO: Lionel Messi doubles Barcelona's lead, moves in on Champions League record

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Here's your weekly reminder of why giving up possession to Barcelona is so dangerous.

Already up 1-0 in their Champions League fixture versus Ajax on Tuesday, the Catalan club capitalized on a costly giveaway as Andres Iniesta collected the ball in the Dutch club's half and fed a perfect pass to Lionel Messi, who did what he always does.

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The finish marks Messi's 69th career goal in the Champions League, leaving him only two goals behind Raul, who holds the all-time record.

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