Leo delivers a parting gift

SOCCER A LIONEL Messi masterclass salvaged some silverware to end Barcelona’s season and gave coach Luis Enrique a victorious send-off as the Catalans retained the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Alaves yesterday.

Messi opened the scoring then helped tee up Neymar and Paco Alcacer to lead Barca to a record 29th Cup triumph after Theo Hernandez’s brilliant free kick had briefly brought Alaves level.

Enrique bows out after three seasons with nine trophies to his name.