Editions
Los 40 USA
Scores
Follow us on
Hello

BARCELONA

Leo Messi eyes 500th goal for Barcelona in Clásico week

The Argentine has netted 498 times for Barça. His 500th could come as the team aim to turn around their Champions League tie, or a few days later against Madrid at the Bernabéu
Barcelona vs Deportivo La Coruña: LaLiga

Barcelona
Leo Messi eyes 500th goal for Barcelona in Clásico week
FERNANDO ZUERASDIARIO AS

He was the best Barça player at Juventus Stadium and resolved last night's testing meeting with Real Sociedad. Leo Messi, the best player in the world, is on the cusp of yet another historic feat for Barcelona: becoming the first player to score 500 goals for the Blaugranas in official competition. The Argentineans' tally stands at 498 - 400 of them, the work of that masterful left foot he possesses.

Messi was on target twice against Real Sociedad last night
Full screen
Messi was on target twice against Real Sociedad last nightRODOLFO MOLINADIARIO AS

Messi could score his 500th goal for Barça in key week

His first goal for the club was against Albacete at Camp Nou on 1 May 2005. “I made the assist, that was the moment the legend started”, recalled Ronaldinho a few days ago. Messi has had opponents' nets billowing a further 497 times since then - goals in all shapes and sizes and several of them, authentic works of art.

The Barça No.10 hopes he can reach the magical figure in what will be a key week for the Catalans - on Wednesday, they will be attempting to overturn Juventus' three-goal advantage in the Champions League quarter final. Then, four days later, Barcelona are at the Bernabéu for El Clásico. Barça have fared quite well in Chamartín in recent seasons, although Messi's last goal at Madrid's stadium was back in the 2013-14 season when he scored a hat trick.

Goal number 498 rolls over the line. Leo Messi
Full screen
Goal number 498 rolls over the line. Leo MessiFERNANDO ZUERASDIARIO AS

Breakdown of Messi's 498 goals for Barcelona

Liga: 341

Champions League: 94

Copa del Rey: 43

European Super Cup: 3

Spanish Supercup: 12

Club World Cup: 5

ClassificationPTSWMTMLM
Full classification
Upcoming matches
Calendar
Leo Messi eyes 500th goal for Barcelona in Clásico week
Messi
  • PSG
  • delantero
  • Argentina