Barcelona forward Lionel Messi equalled the Champions League scoring record of 71 goals when he struck for the second time in the 76th minute of today’s Group F match at Ajax Amsterdam.
The Argentina four-times world player of the year matched the record set by former Real Madrid and Schalke 04 striker Raul.
Messi moved within one goal of the record when he headed home Marc Bartra’s hooked cross after 36 minutes in the Amsterdam Arena to draw level on 70 goals with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
He matched Raul with 14 minutes remaining, tapping home after exchanging a neat one-two with Pedro.
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