Lionel Messi can no longer do it in the Clasico.
In his most recent oppositions against Real Madrid in all competitions, the Argentinian has never managed to make a difference, either scoring or delivering an offering for one of his teammates.
La Pulga remains on a sad record of 0 goals and 0 assists in 6 matches against the club from the Spanish capital.
Statistics that contrast with his status as the top scorer in the history of the Clasico, with no less than 26 goals (ahead of Alfredo Di Stefano and “CR7” with 18 goals).
The last time the six-time Ballon d'Or managed to shake the net against its rival was at the end of the 2017-2018 season, in a match that ended 2-2, when Cristiano Ronaldo was still playing for the Merengue.
To believe that the native of Rosario is "cursed", or demotivated, since the departure of the Portuguese to Juventus Turin in the summer of 2018.
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A new record to beat
This Saturday, at 9 p.m., in a confrontation that could prove to be decisive in the title race, Lionel Messi hopes to put an end to this bad series, he, who has been so used to shining against the White House for so long.
14 years ago, for example, he distinguished himself by scoring a hat-trick at just 19 years old, allowing his team to obtain a good draw (3-3).
This match against Real Madrid, which could be his last if he were to leave Catalonia this summer, will also be an opportunity for the Argentine striker to equal a record currently held by Sergio Ramos: that of the most Clasicos disputed (45).
The first Clasico De Lionel Messi in 2005
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