Messi is also the king of the bench

Leo Messi is such a differential player, that even on the bench he breaks records. Before Levante, on the day that Barça raised another Liga title, Leo unblocked the encounter in the second half with a classic Messi goal. Once again, the number 10 came to the rescue.
This season, for example, the same thing happened in the heart attack inducing matching La Cerámica against Villarreal, which ended 4-4. The Argentine scored two goals, which means he has scored a total of 24 goals after coming on as a substitute. Another record for the player, who has more than any other player this century.
The world's media outlets were at his feet again yesterday, but it all seems justified. One more Liga title, the tenth, in addition to the 'Pichichi', possibly the Golden Boot and who knows if even the Ballon d'Or is at the player's reach, which will be assured if he manages to keep his promise of bringing the Champions League title home.
To put it in context, Cristiano Ronaldo only scored three goals as substitute with Real Madrid in La Liga. Although it should be noted that the Portuguese was benched a lot less, with only eight to his belt.
Although he is the most prolific substitute scorer of the century, Messi is also the third in the history of La Liga. The Barcelona star is only surpassed by Oscar de Paula (27 goals) and Julio Salinas, who scored 28.
April 27, 2019