The PSG star from Argentina has lifted the Champions League trophy four times, all with FC Barcelona.
Lionel Messi and PSG are aiming to conquer the Champions League in 2022-23, a competition in which the Argentine has consistently stood out, collecting multiple titles during his time with Barcelona.
The Barca icon stands as the second highest scorer in the continental tournament, with 129 goals. In that context, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner sits just behind Cristiano Ronaldo who has 140.
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If Messi is synonymous with the Champions League, it is natural to ask how many times the Rosario native has lifted the top European prize. So far, La Pulga has won the trophy four times with Barcelona, and he has even found the back of the net in two finals.
The South American star’s first triumph came in 2006, a campaign where he scored one goal and delivered two assists in six appearances. Messi missed the quarterfinals due to injury. The Barça side, then under Frank Rijkaard, defeated Arsenal in Paris to take the crown.
The second title came in the 2008/09 season under Pep Guardiola. Messi played a pivotal role, appearing in 12 of the 13 matches, scoring nine goals (including the final strike in Rome against Manchester United) and providing five assists.
The third trophy, achieved again with Guardiola in 2010/11, saw him score in the final against the Red Devils at Wembley. He played every match, tallying 12 goals and four assists in the campaign.
The fourth and final Orejona arrived in the 2014/15 season, with Luis Enrique at the helm. He formed part of the formidable MSN trio and netted 10 goals across 13 games, along with six assists. He did not score in the Berlin final against Juventus, yet his shot set up Luis Suárez after Gianluigi Buffon’s rebound for a goal.
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Thanks to the context on this topic, readers can see Messi’s enduring impact on European football and how his CL journey has evolved across different managers, styles, and pivotal finals. The competition has often showcased Messi as a decisive factor, combining statistical excellence with moments of sheer inspiration that fans around North America continue to celebrate. The discussion also highlights how the landscape of the Champions League has changed since Messi first lifted the trophy, with new talents and different tactical approaches challenging the old guard. This narrative underscores Messi’s longevity and the enduring allure of European football for a global audience, including followers in Canada and the United States who track the arc of his career and the evolving stories of the competition. [Goal]