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FC Barcelona remains a candidate in the championship race of the Primera Division. The Catalans celebrated a 5-2 win against Getafe on Thursday. The match winner was Lionel Messi, who catches up with his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
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The six-time world footballer scored a brace against the underdog (8th, 33rd), increasing his hit account in LaLiga to 25.
In the Golden Boot ranking, Messi made a jump to second place with the two goals, which he now occupies together with his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo (36, also 25 goals and 50 points) from Juventus Turin.
Robert Lewandowski from FC Bayern Munich is the leader in the ranking of the top goalscorers in Europe. The Polish international striker has scored 35 goals in the Bundesliga, with 70 points.
Both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have six game days left to reach the top. However: Lewandowski can also go further. The superstar of the German record champions has recovered from his injury and can play against Mainz again on matchday 31.
Messi foregoes another hit
Leo Messi could have expanded his goalscoring account against Getafe. However, the Argentine high-tech technician left a penalty in the final phase to Antoine Griezmann, who converted to 5-2.
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Center-back Ronald Araujo also scored a goal for the Catalans. Getafe defender Sofian Chakla also hit his own net. Barça keep their championship chances by winning. Atletico Madrid (73) leads the table ahead of Real Madrid (70) and Barça (68). The Blaugrana still have a game to catch up and meet Atletico Madrid.
Golden Boot Ranking – Top 6
- Robert Lewandowski – 35 goals / 70 points
- Leo Messi – 25 goals / 50 points
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 25 Tore / 50 Punkte
- Andre Silva – 24 Tore / 48 Points
- Erling Haaland – 23 Goals / 46 Points
- Kylian Mbappe – 23 Tore / 46 Punkte
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