Messi, Benzema set Champions League record

12:59   29 September, 2021

PSG newcomer Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's French striker Karim Benzema have set a record in the UEFA Champions League.

They have become the first footballers in history to score a goal in the Champions League for the 17th season in a row, according to Opta.

In the second round of the group stage in the Champions League this season, PSG’s Argentine star forward netted a goal against Manchester City, while Benzema scored a goal for Real in their home game against Sheriff Tiraspol.

To note, Messi, 34, scored his first goal for PSG.



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