QUICK FACTS

Lionel Messi scored 43 goals in the Champions League in the last four calendar years, more than any other player of the competition.

Lionel Messi has been involved in more goals than any other player in La Liga in the last two seasons (77 goals, 22 assists).

Only Cristiano Ronaldo (208) has scored more goals in Europe’s top five leagues than Lionel Messi, since the Argentinian made his debut in 2004-05.

◗ Since August 2011, only two players (Adebayor 12 and Fellaini 10) have committed more fouls for handball in the Premier League than Luis Suarez (9).

Source: optasports.com