European Mastery UEFA Champions League Record
Messi Champions League
Lionel Messi scored 129 goals in 163 UEFA Champions League appearances across 19 consecutive campaigns for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, winning the European Cup 4 times.
Goals by Tournament Stage: Group Stage to the Final
| Stage | Goals | Appearances | Ratio | Iconic Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | 80 | 86 | 0.93 | Hat-trick vs Man City, 4 goals vs PSV |
| Round of 16 | 29 | 36 | 0.81 | 5 goals vs Leverkusen (2012), 2 vs Chelsea (2018) |
| Quarter-finals | 12 | 24 | 0.50 | 4 goals vs Arsenal (2010), 2 vs Man United (2019) |
| Semi-finals | 6 | 15 | 0.40 | Solo goal at Bernabéu (2011), 2 vs Bayern (2015) |
| Finals | 2 | 3 | 0.67 | Header in Rome (2009), Strike at Wembley (2011) |
| Total Champions League | 129 | 163 | 0.79 | 4 European Cups |
Frequently Asked Questions: Champions League Record
How many Champions League goals did Messi score for Barcelona?
Lionel Messi scored 120 Champions League goals for FC Barcelona — the most goals scored for a single club in Champions League history.
In which Champions League finals did Messi score?
Messi scored in two Champions League finals, both against Manchester United: a looping header in Rome 2009 (2–0) and a 20-yard strike at Wembley 2011 (3–1).
What is Messi's highest scoring game in the Champions League?
On 7 March 2012, Messi scored 5 goals in a single Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen in a 7–1 win, becoming the first player in modern Champions League history to do so.
How many different clubs did Messi score against in the UCL?
Lionel Messi has scored against 40 different club opponents in the UEFA Champions League, the highest number of unique opponents scored against in tournament history.