Messi named UCL Player of the Week
He’s won the award every time he’s played this season
Lionel Messi has been named the Champions League Player of the Week for his performance in Wednesday’s win over PSV Eindhoven.
The Barcelona captain scored a brilliant first goal and then set up Gerard Pique for the visitors’ second, in a performance that outshone everyone else, according to UEFA.
Most UEFA Champions League goals for a single club and...
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 30, 2018
...#UCL Player of the Week! Bravo Leo Messi! pic.twitter.com/sOHRyGp7dQ
The game saw Messi score his 106th Champions League goal for Barcelona, making him the all-time top scorer in the competition for a single club.
He didn’t seem to be aware of that until after the match, saying: “I am delighted, I have just found out now. I am happy for this new stat.”
Interestingly, Messi has only played three Champions League games this season, he’s now been named Player of the Week after each appearance.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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