Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi became the first player across Europe’s top five leagues to score double-digit goals and provide double-digit assists for his club side so far this season.
Messi put on a masterclass against Maccabi Haifa as the Argentine scored two goals and provided two assists during his team’s 7-2 win in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday (25 October).
He has now scored 11 goals and provided 12 assists in 16 games across all competitions this campaign.
Cody Gakpo is another player in Europe’s top seven leagues to achieve the landmark. The PSV Eindhoven winger has scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists so far this season.
Lionel Messi assisted Neymar during the game as the Brazilian scored a delightful chip in the first half. The goal marked Messi’s 11th combination with the Brazilian that led to a goal in the UEFA Champions League.
The Argentine’s performance against Maccabi Haifa was nothing short of scintillating. He made eight final-third entries and managed five shots on goal along with creating four chances for his teammates.
Messi achieved another legendary feat during the game. The 35-year-old became the oldest player in the competition’s history to bag a brace of goals and assists.
