“Against Manchester City in a tense Round of 16 stalemate, Messi calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot to break the deadlock and put Barcelona in control, adding Champions League goal number 66 to his career tally.”
In a tense Champions League Round of 16 first leg away at Manchester City, Messi opens the scoring from the spot and dictates Barcelona’s attacks over 90 minutes, delivering a composed, controlling MOTM display at the heart of a crucial knockout win.
Against seven-time European champions Milan in a tense quarter-final deadlock, Messi calmly sends the keeper the wrong way from the spot to launch Barcelona’s 3–1 win and quietly reach 50 goals in the Champions League.
With Barcelona needing four more goals in the historic 6–1 comeback, Messi calmly buries a high-pressure penalty to restore the lead at 2–1 against PSG, pushing the remontada back on course and taking his Champions League tally to 94.
Against Real Madrid in an El Clásico Supercopa final, Messi calmly converts from the spot to double Barcelona’s lead under rivalry pressure, marking his 75th career penalty and 13th goal in the competition.
Against Milan in a tense quarter-final deadlock, Messi calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot to restore Barça’s lead before halftime and bring up his 51st Champions League goal.