After 9 years, Messi finally scores against Chelsea, shakes Twitterland

  21 February 2018    Read: 1901
After 9 years, Messi finally scores against Chelsea, shakes Twitterland
It was a big night for the Barcelona superstar and his fans, as he finally broke through and scored against the London club during the Champions League, Sputnik news reported.

Lionel Messi scored his first career goal against Chelsea during the 75th minute, to level the Champions League match 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.

He made the goal following a giveaway by Chelsea near the edge of their ground, when Andres Iniesta pounced on it and passed it to Messi, who did not miss his opportunity to strike.

The match finished 1-1, with Barcelona having the upper hand to take advantage in the second leg at the Camp Nou on March 14.

Messi’s goal was his first ever goal against Chelsea in nine games, sending his fans into a wild frenzy on Twitter.

The goal also meant that Messi has now scored in 61 of his 122 career Champions League matches.


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