BEN vs PAR: Lionel Messi Sets New Champions League Record After Scoring A Sumptuous Curler Tonight....CONTINUE READING
He may have struggled last season after ending his 17-year stay at Barcelona, but Lionel Messi looks a completely rejuvenated player this term.
Paris Saint Germain crashed out of the Champions League at the round of 16 hurdle last season, with Messi partly to blame for missing a crucial penalty during the first leg at the Parc Des Princes.
Trolled and ridiculed by critics for failing to convert that spot-kick, Messi has since put last season’s horrible UCL campaign behind him with scintillating performances this term.
Tonight against Benfica, Messi once again reminded everyone he’s still got that magical touch as he combined with Neymar to execute a stunning goal just after 22 minutes of play at the Estadio da Luz.
With his 127th strike in Europe, Messi has now become the very first player to find the back of the net against 40 different clubs in UCL history. And we have a feeling this won’t be the last record he sets in the competition this term.
