The Argentine champion Lionel Messi, French player of Paris Saint-Germain, has reached the title of highest scorer in the history of the Champions League, overcoming his compatriot Angel Di Maria, star of Juventus.
Messi starred with Paris Saint-Germain during the match against Maccabi, scoring two goals and scoring the same, winning 7-2, in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage.
Messi has become the second most assisted player in Champions League history, with 39 assists, beating Angel Di Maria, 38 assists, and the Argentine flea will maintain his position, especially since the latter has left the competition with Juventus.
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United striker, tops the Champions League top scorer list, with 42 assists, and Messi has the opportunity to surpass Ronaldo’s number, especially as the Portuguese star is absent from the tournament.
Paris Saint-Germain leads the group with 11 points to officially qualify, with a goal difference from second placed Benfica, with 11 points each, and behind them are Juventus and Maccabi Haifa with 3 points.
