TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Barcelona has successfully claimed a spot in the Champions League top-16 after defeating APOEL Nicosia 4-0 in GSP earlier today. La Blaugrana star player Lionel Messi scored a hattrick following Luis Suarez opening goal.
Playing on away ground, Barcelona ruled the game with 78 percent of ball possession. The Spanish giant also released 21 shots, seven of which were on target. The statistics were far superior, compared that of APOEL who only managed to release a total of four shots, one of which was on target.
Moreover, the victory was worth celebrating as Lionel Messi now holds the record as the all-time Champions League top scorer with 74 goals. The previous record holder was former Madrid player Raul Gonzalez. Nevertheless, Messi's record is far from safe as his archrival Cristiano Ronaldo is stalking not far behind, ready to steal the top scorer title.
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