Leo Messi brings up 700 goals but memory will be bittersweet

Leo Messi brings up 700 goals but memory will be bittersweet

Messi y sus siete goles centenarios / | Perform

The Argentine scored from the penalty spot in the 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid

Lionel Messi brought up 700 career goals for club and country on Tuesday but he reached the milestone in the saddest way possible. 

Messi converted from the penalty spot, a Panenka, to end a three-game wait to hit the landmark, but his goal only helped Barcelona draw 2-2 with Atletico Madrid, leaving their title hopes hanging by a thread. 

With the goal, Messi has now scored 630 for Barça in 724 games. In addition, he has bagged 70 for the Argentina national team, who he is the top scorer of all-time for. .

PRIVILEDGED GROUP 

The genius from Rosario has joined a very select group of players to reach 700 career goals. Josef Bican (805 goals in 530 games), Romario (772 in 965), Pelé (767 in 842), Ferenc Puskas (746 in 754), Gerd Müller (735 in 762) and Cristiano Ronaldo (728 in 1.005) are also there.

Meanwhile, it was the 22nd goal of Messi's in La Liga this season, taking him further clear in the race for the Pichichi. If he wins it, it would be his fourth in a row. 

However, despite all of that, he didn't leave the Camp Nou pitch satisfied on Tuesday. The draw moved Barca within one point of Madrid but they could fall four behind if Los Blancos beat Getafe in their game in hand on Thursday. 

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