Messi clinches the leadership of 2021

Argentine Lionel Messi, the Barcelona star, achieved a special record during the match against Elche, this evening, Wednesday, which was postponed for the first round of La Liga.

Messi scored two goals in the match, which was won by the Blaugrana by 3 goals.

According to the Opta Statistics network, Messi has become the most player in the five major European leagues to score goals during 2021 in all competitions, with 13 goals.

The network added that Robert Lewandowski, the Bayern Munich striker, comes second with 12 goals, then Erling Haaland, the Borussia Dortmund striker, with 10 goals.