In Photos: Leo Messi Reunites With Ex Barcelona Teammates As He Relaxes in Spain

• Paris Saint-Germain frontman Lionel Messi is currently on a break in Barcelona
• Before embarking on the trip with his family, he inspired PSG to a win over Lille
• He would hope the break revitalises him ahead of the crucial stage of this season

Lionel Messi reunited with his former Barcelona teammates, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, on his return to Catalonia.

The 35-year-old arrived in the place he calls 'home' on the back of scoring a last-minute free kick to hand Paris Saint-Germain victory against Lille in a seven-goal thriller.

He made good use of his break afforded him by head coach Christophe Galtier following his match-winning heroics.

Upon his arrival in Barcelona, Messi enjoyed his downtime with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in what appears to be a night out with their partners, per Daily Mail.

Video of Kylian Mbappe scolding PSG defenders for bottling 2-0 lead goes viral

Football

In a photo shared on Instagram by the veteran playmaker's wife, Antonella Rocuzzo, the PSG superstar linked up with his old friends accompanied by their partners.

The background of the heartwarming photo depicts an eatery.

Messi would hope his link up and well-earned rest from football will serve as a catalyst to boost his performance ahead of the ensuing weeks.

He is expected to feature in PSG's all-important Ligue 1 clash with fierce rivals Olympique Marseille on Sunday, February 26.

Messi backs Barcelona coach

Barcelona's success under Xavi Hernandez will come as no surprise to Messi, Sports Brief has reported.

The former La Blaugrana superstar previously predicted the Spaniard was the right man for the coaching job.

"[Barcelona will] improve thanks to him. He's a manager who knows how to proceed in these situations..."

In photos: Leo Messi clears his iconic ginger beard to wear a new look

Football

Messi spotted in Barcelona

Sports Brief reported on Messi being spotted in Barcelona with his family as rumours continue to swirl about his fairy tale reunion with the Catalan giants.

Having suffered three successive defeats, he produced a last-gasp match-winner via a stunning freekick to help PSG seal a 4-3 win over Lille on Sunday.

Following the seven-goal thriller which arrested the Parisians' poor run of recent results, the Argentine genius travelled to Barcelona for a break.