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Lionel Messi contributed a pair of goals in the victory Barcelona on Granada 4-0. Messi’s free-kick goal saw him surpass his record Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barcelona’s goal feast at Los Carmenes, Sunday (10/1/2021), was opened by Antoine Griezmann in the 12th minute. Messi then increased the visitors’ lead 22 minutes later.
Ahead of halftime, Messi broke into the Granada goal again, this time through a free kick. The Argentine superstar cleverly outsmarted the tactics of the opponent’s life fence by releasing a horizontal kick that was lodged in the bottom right corner of the goal.
With that goal, Lionel Messi means you’ve scored 48 goals from free kicks for Barcelona. According to ESPNFC, Messi now exceeds the number of goals from free kicks Cristiano Ronaldo (47) at the clubs he has played for.
The goal also marked Messi scored a pair of goals in Barcelona’s two consecutive matches after the 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao earlier this week. The winner of six Ballon d’Or has collected 14 goals in 21 appearances in 2020/21, with 11 goals of which were born in LaLiga.
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman admitted that he never doubted Messi. Even so, the 33-year-old has been in doubt due to his slow start, and is not in the right mental state after failing to leave Camp Nou in the summer.
“He has given everything since the first day I arrived to show the best and help the team. Like other players, we have taken the time, and lately he’s very efficient,” said Koeman. Sport.
“We’re used to his standards so if he doesn’t score in two games some people will be unhappy or worried, but I never did. From the first day I joined, our relationship has been good.”
“I see him motivated every day, in the game, in training and in the dressing room. Barca need Messi because he is very important to create a lot of chances and his efficiency in front of goal. We need him to achieve great things and to fight for the title, “he said Koeman.
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