Messi breaks the Blues' curse
Lionel Messi finally managed to break the curse by scoring against Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 at Stamford Bridge, This became Messi's inaugural goal against the Blues.
Barcelona goalkeeper first goalkeeper burglarized in the 62nd minute before Messi replied in the 75th minute and managed to save the Blaugrana from defeat at home to Chelsea.
The winner of five Ballon d'Or trophies can break the curse, never put a goal against Chelsea after nine games and play for 730 minutes. Antonio Conte's landing squad is now the 71nd team that La Pulga has broken down from the 82 clubs already faced.
Goal is also an additional record for the Messi lionel. So far, the Argentine star was recorded as the top scorer in the last 16 of the Champions League with 22 goals. While this season Messi has packed four goals from seven matches.
In addition, Messi also ensured himself as the top scorer against the English club's goal in the Champions League. Messi is already mega (18) goals against the English club, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (11), Thomas Muller (9), and Edinson Cavani (8).
Thus, Messi at least scored one goal from half his appearance in the Champions League. La Masia dropout player has incised 61 goals from a total of 122 appearances.