Topics: UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Lionel Messi
The Argentine got on the scoresheet to land another Champions League milestone despite his side dropping points in Lisbon.

Lionel Messi etched his name on a fresh page in the Champions League's history books once again following his contribution for Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday night's clash with Benfica. The 35-year-old Argentine superstar scored his side's only goal in the 1-1 draw inside Estádio da Luz, becoming the only player in history to score against 40 different oppositions.

Benfica and PSG featured in a rather entertaining affair with the highlight reel featuring top performances by goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma and Odysseas Vlachodimos. In the beginning, the hosts proved to be a handful for the Ligue 1 outfit and almost took the lead but for the brilliance of the latter's goalkeeper.

Eventually, the breakthrough that neutrals anticipated arrived with Lionel Messi scoring the opener inside the 22nd minute in style. The former Barcelona star completed a superb team move which featured Neymar and Mbappe, curling the ball home into the back of the net from the edge of the Benfica penalty area. With the goal, the Portuguese club became the 40th different opponent the Argentine has scored against in the Champions League. Watch:

Nevertheless, Messi's goal could not stand for long as an own-goal by Danilo in the 41st minute will keep the scoreline at level-pegging heading into half-time. With no goal being produced after that moment, both sides went home with a point a piece and are currently tied on seven points after three matches in Group