Messi celebrated in fashion, working his now well-known magic in Barcelona’s 6-1 victory over Real Sociedad, as he outmoded the landmark set by former teammate and membership legend Xavi Hernandez, who appeared 767 instances for the membership.
Messi’s eighth help of the season opened proceedings for Barca within the La Liga match towards Sociedad with younger American Sergino Dest the beneficiary.
Messi acquired on the scoresheet himself within the second half, poking residence Barca’s fourth earlier than linking up in basic vogue with Jordi Alba to attain his second of the evening late on.
It was the proper birthday present for supervisor Ronald Koeman, although Barca continues to be 4 factors behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who beat Alaves 1-Zero due to Luis Suarez’s 500th profession aim and a late Jan Oblak penalty save.
Messi has now made 511 La Liga appearances for Barca, with 149 coming within the Champions League.
Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carlos Puyol, Gerard Pique and Victor Valdes had been all mainstays in Guardiola’s famous person staff, whereas the opposite gamers within the high 10 are Migueli, Carles Rexach and Guillermo Amor.
