Champions League: Lionel Messi scores twice to equal record

World|sport|November 6, 2014 / 09:35 AM

AKIPRESS.COM - Lionel Messi drew level with Raul's all-time Champions League record of 71 goals after scoring twice in Barcelona's 2-0 victory against Ajax.

Argentina international Messi scored in the 36th minute with a soft header after Ajax failed to clear a free kick, reports BBC.

His 71st goal in the competition came after he linked with substitute Pedro in the 76th minute as Barcelona qualified for the last 16.

Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain and Porto join Barca in the next round.

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