He still needs three goals to join the 100-goal club in UEFA Champions League games, but Lionel Messi has already broken the 100-goal mark in European competitions with his goal against Olympiakos.
In a game where Barcelona were having some problems after Pique's red card, Messi put everyone to rest when he sent the ball to the back of the net via a free kick. Olympiakos' goalie put a hand to the ball, but he failed in his effort to keep it out.
Here's a complete breakdown of Messi's 100 goals in European competitions.
100 - Lionel Messi has scored his 100th goal in European competition (97 in #UCL, 3 in UEFA Super Cup). Landmark. pic.twitter.com/VqLZuVsLGk
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) October 18, 2017
His club and the official Twitter feed for the UEFA Champions League celebrated the player's milestone.
With that free kick #Messi reaches 100 goals in European competition! Congratulations Leo! #BarçaOlympiacos pic.twitter.com/onwLfCzyyt
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 18, 2017
UEFA club competition goals for @FCBarcelona star Leo Messi! pic.twitter.com/1gWOEblbCT
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 18, 2017
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