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#3 Messi's incredible goalscoring record this season
To say Messi has left behind all the premier strikers in Europe in terms of goalscoring this season is an understatement. The mercurial Argentine magician has revelled in a free role just behind Luis Suarez, scoring an incredible 48 goals in 46 games in all competitions for Barcelona this season. He is currently leading not just La Liga's goalscoring charts, but also the European Golden Boot and the Champions League top scorers' list as well. Kylian Mbappe's three-match suspension effectively means Messi will win a record sixth European Golden Boot for this season's majestic performances.
Messi not only leads in terms of goal quantity but goal quality as well. His snap finish against Levante two weekends back was crucial as it saw Barcelona mathematically secure the league title. His sensational brace against Manchester United in the quarter-finals and then again against Liverpool in the semi-final first leg answered critics, who claimed that he doesn't perform in UEFA Champions League knockout fixtures.
Champions League Top Scorers List
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona)-12 goals, 3 assists
- Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)-8 goals, 0 assists
- Dusan Tadic (Ajax)-6 goals, 3 assists
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)-6 goals, 2 assists
- Moussa Marega (FC Porto)-6 goals, 2 assists
European Golden Boot Standings (only League goals considered)
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona)-34 goals, 68 points
- Kylian Mbappe (Bayern Munich)-30 goals,60 points
- Fabio Quagliarella (Sampdoria)-25 goals, 50 points
- Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)-22 goals, 44 points
- Duvan Zapata (Atalanta)-22 goals, 44 points
La Liga Top Scorers List
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona)-34 goals, 13 assists
- Luis Suarez (Barcelona)-21 goals, 6 assists
- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)-21 goals, 5 assists
- Christian Stuani (Girona)-18 goals, 0 assists
- Wissam Ben Yedder (Valencia)-17 goals, 8 assists
