FC Barcelona – La Liga Xavi’s landmark appearance in sight
ITIonel Messi made it his own 750th appearance for Barcelona in all competitions on Sunday 1-0 win over Huesca Sunday evening.
If the Argentine plays 18 more games for the Blaugrana in the second half of this season, he will exceed Xavi at the top of the all-time club rankings.
Current leader Al Sadd has made 767 appearances in Barcelona colors during his career before moving to the game and coach in Qatar.
If you take into account the rest LaLiga Santander equipment and the two feet against Paris Saint Germain In the Champions League finals, Barcelona had at least 24 matches left to play in those competitions in 2020/21 alone.
There is, of course, King’s Cup and Spanish Super Cup also to compete. Obviously, Messi will play more games if Barcelona progresses in all their knockout competitions.
While the elimination of Xavi from the top of the perch by the end of the season is a realistic goal, Messi can break one of his former teammate’s records until February.
If the 33-year-old plays BarcelonaThe next five matches in LaLiga Santander, will reach a tie with the record of appearances of the Xavi club in the top of Spain. Messi is currently on the 500.