Lionel Messi drew level with Raul’s all-time Champions League record of 71 goals after scoring twice in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory against Ajax.
Argentina international Messi scored in the 36th minute with a soft header after Ajax failed to clear a free kick.
His 71st goal in the competition came after he linked with substitute Pedro in the 76th minute as Barcelona qualified for the last 16.
Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain and Porto join Barca in the next round.
Champions League record scorers |
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|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 71 goals | 90 games |
| Raul | 71 goals | 142 games |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 70 goals | 107 games |
| Ruud van Nistelrooy | 56 goals | 73 games |
| Thierry Henry | 50 goals | 112 games |
Messi has now surpassed Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 70, in the list of Champions League top scorers.
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No point comparing these two guys. They’re both great