The Argentine legend Lionel Messi contributed to Barcelona's victory over Athletic Bilbao last night in a match held at "Camp Nou," as part of the 21st round of the Spanish league, which ended with a 2-1 win for Barca, scoring the first goal from a stunning free kick.
Since the beginning of his football career with the Blaugrana in 2005, Lionel Messi has continued to achieve record numbers. He reached his 650th goal in 755 matches across all competitions for Barcelona, with 456 goals in La Liga, 54 goals in the Copa del Rey, 118 goals in the UEFA Champions League, 5 goals in the FIFA Club World Cup, 3 in the UEFA Super Cup, and 14 goals in the Spanish Super Cup.
Lionel Messi successfully led Barcelona to seize the second place in La Liga from their traditional rivals Real Madrid, reaching 40 points in second place, ahead of Madrid in third based on goal difference, while Atlético Madrid is leading the standings with 50 points. It is noteworthy that Lionel Messi has increased his league goals with Barcelona to 12, placing him in second place among the league's top scorers, behind his former teammate Luis Suárez of Atlético Madrid, who has 15 goals.
