Lionel Messi scores his 600th Barcelona goal to put them 3-0 up against Liverpool with a sumptuous free-kick CREDIT: LLUIS GENE / AFP

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi’s scored two goals – including a stunning free-kick as they beat Liverpool 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match.

The Argentine forward’s first was instinctive, as he followed up Luis Suarez’s shot that came off the bar.

Messi’s second was majestic as he found Alisson’s top-right corner from 25 yards out.

That was his 600th goal for the Spanish giants.

The second leg match will be played next Wednesday.