DBasia.news – Lionel Messi managed to make history at the individual level after confirming himself as an El Pichichi award winner or top scorer.
Barcelona were able to defend the Spanish League title with the final 87 points. Messi closed the season with 36 goals, 13 assists.
The amount is 15 more goals than the two closest rivals Messi in El Pichichi competition. His teammate Luis Suarez and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema were only able to make a total of 21 goals throughout the 2018-19 season.
Not only that, Lionel Messi’s total statistics on matters creates opportunities to be the best this season. With details of 171 opportunities, 87 opportunities on target, and 34 times to make a golden opportunity.
The success of Messi being the season’s top scorer made him equal to the legend of Telmo Zarra. Yes, both are now the king’s top scorer of all time in La Liga.
Both Messi and Zarra are two players who have been able to hold the title of top scorer six times in the top flight of Spanish football. In fact, Messi can win one title from Real Madrid legends, Alfredo Stefano and Quini (Barcelona).
Apart from this season, Messi has been the top scorer in the 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons.