Spanish Catalan daily, Sport, today came up with breakdown of Lionel Messi's Laliga goals this season which make up for a very interesting reading. Leo Messi has so far scored 42 goals in Laliga this season. Only one time so many goals have been scored in a full season. By Lionel Messi himself, when he scored 50 goals last season.
If a closer look is taken at the analysis, it is learnt that out of 42, half the goals have been assisted by various Barca players. Out of these 21 assists, 4 given by Iniesta are the most by any player to Messi this season. Alexis Sanchez might have come for a lot for stick from Camp Nou faithfuls this season, but he is the player with second most assists for Massiah with three. Xavi Hernandes and Dani Alves who are generally thought to be main providers for Messi have only two and one assists for Messi this season in the league.
Out of the 42 goals, 36 have come with Leo's world famous left foot and only 6 with his 'weaker' right foot. No goal has been scored via a header this season. Four of his goals have come from penalties. A figure much lesser than his direct rival for Pichichi, CR7.
Leo Messi has scored more goals outside the Camp Nou than inside it which in itself a stunning record. Messi has 20 goals in Camp Nou and 22 away from it.
Below is the picture published in the Sport today
What was the header against Malaga in Copa Del Rey then?
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