Argentine superstar Lionel Messi lit up the European Super Cup as Champions League winners Barcelona defeated UEFA Cup holders Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 after extra-time to claim the trophy.
Messi had the best opportunities in a disappointing match played on a tricky pitch at the Stade Louis II and it was fitting that he played the pivotal role in the night's only goal.
With five minutes of extra-time left, and with a penalty shootout beckoning, Messi played a delightful one-two with Pedro Rodriguez before the 22-year-old substitute slotted the ball past Andriy Pyatov in the Ukrainians' goal.
It was Barcelona's third SuperCup and already their second piece of silverware for the season having already captured the Spanish Super Cup.
