Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi has once again shattered a notable record.
Messi scored the 697th goal of his club career during the second half of Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 away fixture against Montpellier. Messi was on the end of a keen pass from midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who recorded the first assist of his Ligue 1 career.
Leo Messi’s GOLAZZOO, great composure and finish from Leo! 🇦🇷🐐
Fabian Ruiz with a great assist as well! 🇪🇸🎯
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 1, 2023
¡GOOOL DEL PSG!
Leo Messi pone el 0-2 para los parisinos
🍿No te pierdas el Montpellier vs. PSG en vivo por beIN SPORTS Ñ 💥#Ligue1 🇫🇷 #MHSCPSG pic.twitter.com/Cs5nMVDHXG
— beIN SPORTS Español (@ESbeINSPORTS) February 1, 2023
Overall, Messi now holds the record for the most goals scored in all competitions in Europe’s top five leagues, breaking a tie with Cristiano Ronaldo (696).
