Lionel Messi becomes Barcelona’s all-time appearance leader

Barcelona face Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Sunday night for what will be Lionel Messi’s 768th game for the Catalan club, surpassing former midfielder Xavi to become the club’s all-time appearance leader.

According to Mundo Deportivo, in the 767 games played to date, Messi has managed to score 661 goals for Barça. His 768 games as a Barça player include 511 in LaLiga, 79 in the Copa del Rey, 149 in the Champions League, 20 in the Spanish Super Cup, 4 in the European Super Cup and 5 in the Club World Cup.

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