[h=1]Leo Messi's record-breaking run continues; becomes first player to score against 19 opponents consecutively[/h]
The goal he scored this Saturday against Celta makes him the first player to ever score against 19 consecutive teams in La Liga
Messi now has 42 goals in the competition, and he's the clear favourite for the Pichichi award
No one can stop him. This Saturday against Celta the FC Barcelona forward set another record as he became the first player to ever score against all 19 top flight teams consecutively.
29 goals in 19 matches
Osasuna (four goals), Zaragoza, Levante, Athletic Club, Betis, Atlético Madrid, Granada and Rayo Vallecano (two goals respectively) and Mallorca, Valladolid, Espanyol, Málaga, Real Sociedad, Valencia, Getafe, Madrid, Deportivo and Celta (one goal) have all conceded to
Leo Messi this season. Celta, a team that only conceded once to Messi - in the 2006/07 season - were unable to stop the Argentine this afternoon as they became the 19th team to succumb to the four-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Up until today, Cristiano Ronaldo was the only player to score against all league opponents in one season. However, Messis the first to do it by scoring in consecutive games.
Goals worth their weight in gold
Messis 29 goals in Barças last 19 league matches are proof of the Argentines excellent form this season. In addition,
Tito Vilanovas men are atop the table with a comfortable lead over
Real Madrid, who are second. Messis goals have also made him the favourite for the Pichichi award. He currently has 42 goals to
Cristiano Ronaldos 27, who is second.