Noticias

Leo Messi tonight struck his 650th Barcelona goal across all competions. The landmark effort, a direct free-kick, came in the 2-1 triumph over Athletic. Tonight's strike brings Leo's tally of free-kick goals for the Azulgranas to 49.

Following victory in the Copa del Rey last time out, Barcelona welcome Athletic to the Camp Nou on Sunday in the latest round of LaLiga fixtures. Leo Messi bagged a brace in the team's previous league meeting against the Bilbao-based outfit.

Leo Messi's strike against Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey means that he has now scored at least 15 goals across all competitions in each of the last 15 seasons for Barcelona.

Leo Messi became Barcelona's leading Copa del Rey appearance maker in the tie against Rayo Vallecano, his 76th outing in the competition. Leo got his name on the scoresheet in the 2-1 victory at Vallecas as Barça advances into the tournament's last eight.

This Wednesday sees Barcelona take on Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey round of 16. Leo Messi returns to the squad for the meeting with opponents against whom he has netted 17 times in his career.

European football's governing body has announced that Leo Messi has been named in the UEFA Team of the Year 2020. This is the 11th time that Leo has featured in this particular XI.