Messi continues impressive record tally

The Argentina international was at his brilliant best to open the scoring against Pep Guardiola's side, starting and finishing a lightning quick counter-attack
Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Barcelona against Manchester City on Tuesday, and extended his amazing record against English clubs in the process.

The Argentina international started a swift counter-attack against Pep Guardiola's men, and raced forward to finish off the lightning move, steering home a superb Neymar pass.

Messi's strike was his 16th in 14 games against English clubs, as he again came back to haunt his former club manager.

The 29-year-old scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture on October 19, as Barca ran out 4-0 winners at Camp Nou.

Manchester City were subject to Lionel Messi's latest goal in the Champions League group stage, pushing the Barcelona star past Raul's record.

The Spaniard notched 53 times in the first round for Real Madrid and Schalke 04 in his 71 European goals over 16 years at the top level, a number which Messi has now surpassed.

Now with 54 group stage strikes having opened the scoring at Manchester City, the attacker has 90 all-time Champions League goals, behind Cristiano Ronaldo's tally of 95 but ahead of the winger's 51 in the early stages.