“With Barcelona briefly pegged back in Kyiv, Messi restores a late 2–1 lead in this Champions League group decider, capping a man-of-the-match display and taking his career tally to 107 goals.”
On a cold Kyiv night, Messi extends his Champions League scoring run with a stunning direct free-kick winner, driving Barcelona to top their group and earning Man of the Match at just 22.
Against PSV with the game still goalless, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick up over the wall and into the top corner beyond a rooted keeper, breaking the deadlock and starting his hat-trick while bringing up his 101st Champions League goal.
From a tight-angle free kick against Mallorca’s wall, Messi whips a vicious left-footer over the line of defenders and inside the near post to break the deadlock, sealing a 1–0 win and reaching an absurd 60 goals for the season.
Against Atlético at 1–1, Messi whips a late free kick from a tight angle over the wall and inside the top corner beyond a helpless keeper, reclaiming the lead and sealing his 147th La Liga goal and 45th of the season.
Against Almería he whips a low, bending free kick around the wall and just inside the post from a difficult angle to double Barça’s lead, his only goal in a dominant Man of the Match display and career strike number 377.