PLAYER RATINGS: Lionel Messi the top dog as Barcelona hammer APOEL in Cyprus

Marc-Andre ter Stegen 7

Made one excellent stop to keep Apoel Nicosia at bay. 

Dani Alves 6

Booked and will miss the crucial clash against PSG on December 10. 

Gerard Pique 7

Some excellent passing and a solid defensive display.

Marc Bartra 7

Another good performance, giving Luis Enrique something to think about. 

Jordi Alba 7

Blazed over after a wonderful cross by Messi.

Javier Mascherano 7

Showed why people like the idea of having him play in midfield rather than defence. 

Ivan Rakitic 6

Solid performance, kept the ball moving in midfield. Subbed after an hour for Xavi. 

Rafinha Alcantara 5

Set up Messi's goal with a mis-hit shot. Played reasonably but sent off for two bookable offences.

Luis Suarez 8

Fired straight at the keeper after Messi set him up. Didn't make a mistake the second time, rolling home coolly. Looking more comfortable.

Lionel Messi 10

In creative form, laying on chances for his team-mates. Oh, and scored a hat-trick himself, making him the all-time leading scorer in Champions League history.

Pedro Rodriguez 6

Set up Messi's third goal, although not much else of note.

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Xavi Hernandez 6

Adriano 6

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