Not so long ago, that figure would have been enough to win you the competition’s golden boot.
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But due to the scoring feats in recent years of the Barca star and Cristiano Ronaldo, that figure is only impressive in the group stages these days.
However, nine is not quite enough.
With a game remaining against Gladbach, Messi could still break the all-time record for goals scored in the group stages.
Messi opened the scoring against Celtic with a volleyReutersHe added a second from the spot to take him to nine Champions League goals for the seasonPA:Press AssociationRonaldo holds the record for the most amount of goals scored in the group stage after last season’s tally of 11AP:Associated Press
That feat was claimed by Real Madrid star Ronaldo in last season’s edition of the Champions League.
The Portuguese ace bagged 11 goals – meaning a hat-trick from Messi in a fortnight would see him pip his great rival.
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