At 0–0 in Paris, Messi breaks the deadlock against Benfica after combining with Neymar, capping a dominant display in a key Champions League group tie and pushing his career haul to 781 goals, including 127 in the competition.

@Benfica1–1Oct 5

Off a Luis Suárez layoff, Messi meets the dropping ball first time on his left with a crisp, low volley that skips past the keeper to make it 2–0 against Deportivo, en route to a hat-trick and career goal number 609.

VolleyLeft Foot

@Dep La Coruña2–4Apr 29

At 3–4 down in a Leagues Cup knockout thriller at Dallas, Messi drags Inter Miami level in the 85th minute to cap his brace and keep their run alive, adding career goal 814 and his seventh of the tournament.

Knockout Stage

@FC Dallas4–4Aug 7

Off Ivan Rakitić’s clipped pass, Messi meets the dropping ball with a razor‑clean left‑foot half‑volley from the edge of the box, sending it skimming into the corner to cap his 10/10 masterclass and reach La Liga goal number 423.

VolleyLeft Foot

vsValladolid5–1Oct 29