how many goals has messi scored in the league
Messi looks to the heavens after his first goal of the night - and his 72nd in the Champions League overall. The Argentine has broken two scoring records in a week - La Liga and now Champions League. 1st: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - 74 goals. 2nd: Raul (Real Madrid, Schalke) - 71.
Cristiano Ronaldo - on 70 goals - is four behind his rival ahead of Madrid's game against Basle on Wednesday. Messi has scored a total of six goals against Arsenal in the Champions League - including four in one game. Real Madrid legend Raul celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final at Hampden Park in 2002.