'La Pulga' saw his lead as La Liga's top striker fade away this week, but his tally in all competitions is simply stunning, considering were about to enter the second half of the season.
There seem's to be no end for Messi's dominance when it comes to scoring goals, and this season's stats are a great example of such statements.
The Argentine superstar has scored 19 goals in all competitions, surpassing Edinson Cavani's tally of 18 to lead all players from Europe's top 5 leagues. Messi has scored 9 goals in the UEFA Champions League & 9 more in La Liga games. Furthermore, his Spanish Super Cup goal makes him the most prolific striker in Europe, beating Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko to the top spot.
If you were wondering how many goals Cristiano Ronaldo has scored so far, here's your answer: 12 goals.
