Messi scored 40 teams in the Champions League! Ronaldo has 38 clubs on his account

Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi set a new scoring record in the Champions League.

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In the match of the 3rd round of the group stage of the Champions League against Benfica (1:1), the Argentinian scored the only goal of his team. Thus, Benfica became the 40th club in whose goal Lionel Messi scored. Let's add that his closest competitor, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored in 38 teams.