UEFA Champions League 2018/19: Top 5 goal scorers so far

Modified Dec 26, 2018 05:26 GMT

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is one of the top scorers in the UEFA Champions League at the moment

#2. Lionel Messi, 6 goals

Messi is a man on a mission in Europe's elite tournament this term

It has been a tough year for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi who failed to reach expectations during the recent FIFA World Cup tournament and missed out on both the FIFA and Ballon d'Or awards as a result, but the Argentine has seized the UEFA Champions League to remind us all that he is still undisputed.

Messi is a man on a mission in the European tournament this term, having entered into the competition in a scintillating form - tearing opposition defenses apart and making goalkeepers look hopeless as he sends the ball into the back of the net.

The Barcelona playmaker is currently one of the top scorers in the European tournament, with an unbelievable six goals to his name in just four appearances and he will be looking forward to improving that record, having inspired Barcelona into the next phase of the competition.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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