It was one of those days when everything just went right for Lionel Messi. In the Champions League first leg against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, “La Pulga” simply couldn’t stop scoring goals.
After scoring two goals by halftime, the Argentinian increased the lead to 3-0 in the 49th minute against an overwhelmed Werkself. But that was far from enough for him. In the 58th and 84th minutes, the world star added more: five goals!
Five goals in a Champions League round of 16 match? That had never happened before in the entire competition. However, years later, another striker set out to at least match this mega record.
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On March 14, 2023, Erling Haaland also scored five goals for Manchester City against RB Leipzig – naturally in the round of 16 as well.
Tonight, as the Champions League round of 16 kicks off, FC Bayern Munich will face Atalanta BC, among others. If Harry Kane is fit, we have a little challenge for him.
What do you think: Will this record ever be broken?
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