The Argentinean attacker helped himself to a well-taken hat-trick against a resilient Granada side to shatter the record of the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 legend.
The Argentine is distinctly miles ahead of his contemporaries and deservedly holds the record of Barcelona’s highest goal scorer.
Messi started the match against Granada a goal behind legendary Cesar Rodriguez’s record of 232 goals and finished the match with a two goal better tally.
The newly promoted side put up a good fight as they lost 5-3 at the Camp Nou, and were powerless as the prodigal Argentine scored his 232nd, 233rd and 234th goals for Barcelona.
After Xavi gave Barcelona a goal's advantage, early in the first half, the diminutive attacker opened his account of the night as he profited from an Isaac Cuenca ball during the 17th minutes.
Messi returned in the second half to haunt the visitors, doubling his tally for the night after the hour mark, before going on to complete his hat-trick with four minutes remaining in the match.
After the game, Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, was awestruck by the three time Ballon d’Or winner.
Reflecting on the latest achievement made by the Argentinean, the retired Spanish international likened him to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordan-c2929 of football and commented that he is among the all-time sporting greats.
"Maybe, yes. There have been very few like them in history, who dominated their sport like that."
"Messi is the best and he shows it every three days," the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 international enthused. "I'm sorry for the others, but this boy is something different ...”
"I'm sorry for those who want to compete for Messi's throne. It's impossible; this boy is the best."
In addition to breaking Cesar Rodriguez's record , the genius from Rosario also overtook Real Madrid ace, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, in Pichichi race.
Messi has now scored 34 goals in 27 La Liga appearances this season. However, his record for the season is more impressive with 54 goals and 21 assists coming in a measly 45 appearances.
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