Lionel Messi and La Liga records have become synonymous and on Saturday, the Argentine could reach yet another feat. With the Blaugrana traveling to Atletico Madrid for their weekend game, only 90 minutes and a victory stand in Leo's way.
Should La Pulga captain his team to a win at the Wanda Metropolitano, he will equal the record for the player with the most wins against Los Rojiblancos. As things currently stand, he trails a Real Madrid icon by one.
That man is Raul, the legendary Blancos striker who is their second highest goalscorer. The Spaniard boasts an all-time high of 17 triumphs over the other Madrid giant, reaching this tally in 27 fixtures.
Messi trails him despite facing Simeone's men 36 times. Nonetheless, given the Argentine's form this season and his goalscoring record against Godin and Co, he will soon move level with Raul before eventually surpassing him.
The question is when. Will it be on Saturday? The signs say yes, as Messi has netted a whopping 28 times against this team, making them his second favorite opponent to score against behind only Sevilla.
The last time these two sides met, Leo was the match winner, with his superb free-kick goal separating the two sides. Valverde's men currently top the table, but their lead over Atletico and Sevilla has been slashed to a mere point thanks to their shock 4-3 loss at home to Real Betis. Victory is thus crucial and Leo will give it his all to claim all three points and write his name in history.
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