Lionel Messi's double challenge against Real Betis on Sunday at the Villamarin
Messi could break Xavi's win record for Barça on Sunday
Lionel Messi has a double challenge against Real Betis on Sunday. Beyond being the most lethal forward against Betis in La Liga, the Barcelona crack could break a new record and remain in the lead for the European Golden Shoe.
Messi's main motivation is team titles. This year he wants the treble again. But his talent means other records are always coming.
Against Betis, he could become the player to win the most games in a Barça shirt. Against Lyon, he matched Xaxi's record of 476 wins. They ahve come in 673 games, while Xavi's game in 767.
Leo's first win was on Oct. 16, 2004, when he came off the benc hagainst Espanyol in a 1-0 win. Deco got the only goal of the game.
Messi is also the leader of the Pichichi in Spain and the European Golden Shoe, with 26 goals, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe has 25 and plays on Sunday against Marseille. Messi needs goals against Betis to keep him clear as he bids to win the prize for a third straight year.
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