Noticias

Leo Messi's free-kick strike in the LaLiga meeting with Athletic at the Camp Nou has been voted as the January Goal of the Month by users of the FC Barcelona website.

Leo Messi struck Barcelona's opening goal of the night against Betis at the Benito Villamarín in a game that saw the Azulgranas run out 3-2 away winners. Leo's introduction in the 56th minute turned the match on its head as he got his name on the scoresheet in his very first involvement just three minutes later.

This Sunday sees Barcelona travel to Betis for the sides' LaLiga meeting. Leo Messi has plundered 25 goals and claimed 10 assists in his 23 career appearances against the Verdiblancos.

Barcelona clinched their place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after running out 5-3 away winners over Granada. Leo Messi, who started tonight's game, played his part in Barça's comeback as he claimed an assist and was involved in several moves that culminated in goals.

Barcelona will go in search of a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals when they meet Granada on Wednesday. Leo Messi has found the net 14 times in his 13 career appearances against the Rojiblancos.

Leo Messi has netted 24 free-kick goals in the past five years, a return which makes him the highest-scoring free-kick taker across the five major European leagues.