Lionel Messi records 500 wins, 500 domestic goals after Barcelona beat LeganesLionel Messi is now the first player in Spanish football to attain 500 wins and score 500 domestic goals Messi both records with Barcelona after scoring a brace in their 5-0 over Leganes in the Copa del Rey. The 32-year-old is now the first player in Spanish football to record 500 wins and score 500 domestic goals which looks unbeatable in the modern era. Messi bagged a brace as Antoine Griezmann, Clement Lenglet and Arthur Melo were on target as La Blaugrana saw off their opponents to qualify for the quarter finals. The Argentine captain is now ranked above his former Barca teammates Xavi Hernandez who has 476 wins and Andres Iniesta with 459 wins. According to Barcelona website, it took 710 games for Lionel Messi to reach that mark after his team bounced back from a 2-0 defeat to Valencia in La Liga over the weekend. Despite the convincing win, new Barcelona manager Quique Setien was not still not satisfied with his team's performance on the night. Recommended for you Tinubu's aide asks Buhari to suspend Emefiele as CBN governor, gives fresh... "We did a lot of things well but I am not completely happy because we also lost control of the game in the latter stages of the first half." The defending Spanish champions will know their last eight opponents when the Copa del Rey next round draws are conducted on Friday, January 31, 2020. Real Madrid, Valencia, Real Sociedad, Granada, Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao and second division side Mirandes are the remaining teams vying for honours in the Copa del Rey. Barcelona will return to action in La Liga against Levante, a side that inflicted their second defeat in the league losing by 3-1 in the first half of the season. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that reigning Spanish champions Barcelona have qualified for the quarterfinal of this season's Copa Del Rey after beating Leganes 5-0 at Camp Nou on Thursday night, January 30. Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... Barcelona refused to give Leganes any chance in the first half with the duo of Ansu Fati and Sergio Busquets controlling the midfield superbly for the Catalan giants. The hosts scored their first goal in fourth minute through France international Antoine Griezmann who powered in a superb strike sending goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar the wrong way. Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi| Legit TV Source: Legit.ng Lionel Messi is now the first player in Spanish football to attain 500 wins and score 500 domestic goals PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Sadio Mane doesn't care about worldly things - Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi