Lionel Messi breaks Gerd Muller’s record

Lionel Messi has broken Gerd Muller’s long standing record, after he scored his 86th goal in a calender for both club and country.

The Argentine forward, who was a doubt for the game away to Real Betis, opened scoring with a typical run and finish. His second goal – which took him past the record – was a smart finish, from a cute Iniesta backheel.

Barcelona went ahead to win the La Liga match 2-1, to go six points clear of Atletico Madrid and 11 points ahead of Real Madrid.

Messi achieved this fear in games, while it took the former Germany and Bayern Munich striker just 60 appearances to set the previous record in 1972.

Barcelona will play three more games before 2012 runs out and it will be a chance for Messi to further increase his tally.

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