There were concerns ahead of the new campaign that Lionel Messi’s performances would dip after Barcelona compelled him to stay at the club.
But two thirds of the season in and the Argentine is still showing some exemplary form aged 33.
Lionel Messi's 2021 (so far):
⚽️ – Goals: 13
🅰️ – Assists: 3
👤 – Matches (all comps): 13
⏱️ – Minutes: 1058Average G/A per match: 1.23.
Averages a G/A every 66.12 minute."Messidependencia" is a term in Spain, and you would think Barcelona are feeling it now more than ever pic.twitter.com/6FJvR2ScgP
— Jonas Adnan Giæver (@CheGiaevara) February 27, 2021
He was at it once again on Saturday, February 27 after setting up Ousmanne Dembele and scoring himself as Barcelona won 2-0 against Sevilla.
His goal and assist meant Messi has now been involved in 30+ goals for 13 straight seasons, which is an incredible stat.
Lionel Messi – Season 2020/2021:
32 games
24 goals
9 assists33 G+A in 32 games this season. It's crazy how he has been involved in so many goals without a direct goal contribution and he still has the most G+A this season.
The best player in the world by far 🐐 pic.twitter.com/1POhz9wvGT
— TM (@TotalLeoMessi) February 27, 2021
As far as his current form is concerned, no other player in Europe’s top five leagues comes close to him as he has scored in every one of his last nine games in La Liga.
In 2021, Messi has 14 goals and four assists in all competitions for Barcelona – a stat that debunks the myth that he is slowing down with age.
Lionel Messi in LaLiga games in 2021:
9 games
12 goals
3 assists
15 goal contributionsThe most in form player on the planet at nearly 34 years of age. Timeless 🐐 pic.twitter.com/OavyXwUInB
— Raul A. Gonzalez III (@lamboraul_G) February 27, 2021
No player in Europe has scored more goals than the Argentine this year, and his performances has put him in pole position to win the La Liga golden boot as he leads the line with 19 goals, three ahead of Atletico Madrid’s Luis Suarez.
