Lionel Messi is known for his staggering goals scoring abilities. The Argentine legend has shown his class time and again in the Spanish League as well as the Chmapions League. However, due to Messi having spent all his career at Barcelona, many of his critics argue that the player would not have done so well, if he was to play in a different league, especially if that league was English Premier League.
When we look at the record of Lionel Messi against the English teams, we don’t find any weight in the arguement. In fact, it turns out that Messi boosts one of the best records against the English sides.The only English side that Messi has faced and has not been able to score against as of yet is Liverpool.
Messi’s record against the English sides is pretty good when the English teams are visiting Spain. However, his record when Barcelona has played in England is not that good. The player has only been able to score 6 goals against the English sides in 14 away matches. Regardless, the truth is that it is the English sides who have conceded the most goals at the hands of Lionel Messi in the Champions League. Here’s the complete record of Lionel Messi against the English teams he has faced during his career.
Arsenal
- 9 Goals
- 1 Assist
- 6 Matches
Chelsea
- 3 Goals
- 3 Assists
- 10 Matches
Liverpool
- 0 Goals
- 0 Assists
- 2 Matches
Manchester United
- 4 Goals
- 1 Assist
- 4 Matches
Manchester City
- 6 Goals
- 1 Assist
- 6 Matches
Tottenham
- 2 Goals
- 0 Assist
- 1 Match
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