After Messi's 35th league treble, Barca boss Valverde hailed the 32-year-old star post-game at Camp Nou.
"Unbelievable," Valverde told reporters after Barca regained top spot ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
"It was a good way to celebrate the Ballon d'Or."
While Messi dominated headlines with his latest match-winning display, Barca team-mate Luis Suarez scored a stunning back-heel to round off a fluid passing move against Mallorca.
Antoine Griezmann also got in on the act with his side's opener, meaning each member of the MSG strikeforce was able to celebrate.
On Suarez's 43rd-minute goal, Valverde added: "The situation took me by surprise. I thought it was a pass to a team-mate.
"It surprised me, but it was an extraordinary goal. I told him that there had been a few easier chances and this one, which was improbable, went in."
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