Video: Lionel Messi Surprises RB Leipzig With a Vintage Panenka Penalty Goal

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate hes 1st goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at Parc des Princes on September 28, 2021 in Paris, Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City: Group A - UEFA Champions League Copyright: xSebastianxFrej/MBxMediax

One can never know on what to expect from Lionel Messi on the pitch. And even at this stage in his career, the Paris Saint-Germain forward still can catch his opponents off guard.

After Kylian Mbappe won a penalty kick for PSG in the team’s UEFA Champions League group stage fixture against RB Leipzig, Messi stepped up to the plate to take the attempt. In a move that certainly surprised RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, Messi scored one standout panenka penalty goal.

(Pictures from CBS Sports)

Messi has now scored three goals this season, with all of them coming in Champions League play.

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