December 18, 2011 - 17:50 AMT
Barcelona smashes Brazilian Santos 4:0 to win Club World Cup

Lionel Messi scored two goals as Barcelona beat Brazilian side Santos 4:0 to win its second Club World Cup title in three years on Sunday, Dec 18.

Messi, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas scored first-half goals as the European champion won its 13th trophy under coach Pep Guardiola.

Messi completed the scoring in the 82nd minute when he took a pass from Dani Alves, maneuvered around Santos goalkeeper Rafael Cabral and calmly slotted home to equal the biggest winning margin in the Club World Cup final, AP reported.