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Twice defeating the goalkeeper of Moscow's "Spartak," Lionel Messi has become the second most prolific player in the history of the Champions League tournament.
On Barcelona's leader's account, there are now 56 goals scored. This is the same number of times that retired Ruud van Nistelrooy has scored in the Champions League tournament. However, the Dutchman has also scored 4 goals in the qualifying rounds.
At the top of the list of most prolific players, former Real Madrid and Schalke 04 striker Raul Gonzalez Blanco is still leading with 71 goals. The Spaniard has scored all of his goals in the main tournament stage, starting from the Champions League group stages.
Already it can be said that it is only a matter of time before Messi surpasses the legendary Spaniard's achievements. Representing the Catalan club, the Argentine is only 25 years old, and he only needs to score 15 more goals in the Champions League.
Considering that Messi has been the top scorer of this tournament for the past four Champions League seasons, this could happen as early as next year.
