Barca’s Messi Reaches Milestone Goal in Thrilling La Liga ClashBarca’s Messi Reaches Milestone Goal in Thrilling La Liga Clash Spanish giants FC Barcelona pulled off a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Betis in a fiercely contested La Liga match on Saturday, with Lionel Messi scoring a historic milestone goal. The Argentine maestro, who has been on a record-breaking spree this season, reached the landmark of 500 goals in official matches for Barcelona. Messi’s goal came in the 61st minute when he curled a sumptuous free-kick into the top corner, leaving Betis goalkeeper Pau López helpless. Barça opened the scoring through Luis Suárez in the 42nd minute, but Betis fought back with goals from Diego Lainez and William Carvalho in the second half to level the score at 2-2. However, Messi’s moment of magic proved decisive as Barcelona secured all three points. The win was crucial for Barça in the La Liga title race. They now lead second-place Real Madrid by four points with just six games remaining in the season. For Betis, the defeat was a blow to their European qualification hopes, but they remain in fifth place. Messi’s goal was not only a personal milestone but also an indication of his enduring brilliance. At 33 years old, the Argentine continues to defy expectations with his exceptional skill and goal-scoring prowess. Barcelona coach Quique Setién praised Messi’s performance after the match. “He’s an incredible player, the best in history. It’s a privilege to have him on our team,” Setién said. Messi’s remarkable achievement was also acknowledged by Betis coach Rubi. “Messi is a different player,” Rubi said. “His goal was a work of art. We tried to stop him, but it’s very difficult.” The win over Betis was Barcelona’s second consecutive victory in La Liga. They will now face Napoli in the Champions League Round of 16 on Saturday before traveling to Celta Vigo in La Liga on Tuesday.
