Lionel Messi vs Alaves: 5 signs that indicate Leo could be gearing up for another record breaking season

#1 Goals

Messi is not your average goal scorer, he is not a Number 9, he is first and foremost a 10, a creator. But it is a pity that the majority in the footballing world values a footballer only by his ability to score goals. Thankfully, Messi was never satisfied by creating alone, he has a formidable goalscoring record to his name. And so, by scoring a brace in the first game of the new season, Messi has announced his intentions early – he wants another golden shoe. He had 8 attempts in the game, out of which 4 were on target. He scored 2 goals and also hit the woodwork twice in the game.

Ultimately, goals win you matches and Messi has almost always guaranteed goals. By registering 2 goals in his very first game of the season, Messi looks ready to have another record-breaking season. Knowing his insane abilities, magical skills and sheer genius, there are very few people in the world who would bet against him.