Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in a 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in a 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Lionel Messi had been a peripheral figure in the second half at the Parc des Princes. But, as Manchester City pushed for an equalizer, he was watching and waiting for his moment.
It came in the 74th minute, when, still positioned inside his own half on the right-hand side of the pitch, Messi collected Marco Verratti’s pass and surged into the space in front of him.
The six-time world player of the year scored his first Paris Saint-Germain goal as the French side avenged their loss in last season’s semi-finals with a 2-0 group stage
Messi had been doubtful ahead of the game but proved his fitness with a stunning goal after 74 minutes of a compelling clash at the Parc des Princes, adding to Idrissa Gana Gueye’s early strike.
Messi’s first PSG goal was the 673rd of his club career and his seventh against Manchester City in the Champions League, more than any other player, while the Argentinian now has seven goals against sides managed by Guardiola, also the most of any player.
“I wish him the best, If he is happy and enjoying this period in Paris, I will be happy.” Said Guardiola
