Lionel Messi was ultimately able to unlock his Ligue 1 account this afternoon, after producing the type of goal that the Argentine has grown familiar with over the years.
PSG team knew that a win over Nantes at Parc Des Princes would put them to the top of Ligue 1.
Mauricio Pochettino's team has won 12 of their 14 league matches without Lionel Messi assisting or scoring even once.
With only 3 minutes remaining in this evening's game, his baron term came to a close - and in some fashion.
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Messi secured the victory for the hosts by scoring the 3rd of PSG's 3 goals.
Watch the historic strike for yourself in the video below.
Lionel Messi scores his first Ligue 1 goal! ⚽️
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) November 20, 2021
At the 21st attempt, the Argentine opens his account for PSG in France's top flight.
Vintage strike from the 34-year-old! 💥 pic.twitter.com/bwWdNFJRQ8
The goal was celebrated by a large number of followers on social media, despite the fact that the camera's sight of the goal was partially obscured by fog.
Messi's initial goal in Ligue 1, like his first in the Champions League, wasn't ever going to be a simple tap-in, as one person pointed out.
Messi's first Ligue 1 goal was worth the wait 🤩
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 20, 2021
(via @ESbeINSPORTS) pic.twitter.com/qgkfBFMzNM
Others, on the other hand, were not as impressed...
Pochettino should take note.. The more Messi moves towards the center of the field, the more PSG has a chance to score..
— SanghiDon (@SanghiDon) November 20, 2021
For some, the goal served as a timely reminder of where Six-time Ballon D'Or Winner Lionel Messi is most powerful on the pitch. Pochettino has chosen to play the 34-year-old on the wing instead of being in the centre of the front three so far.
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