Twitter explodes as Lionel Messi scores wondergoal in PSG s 1-1 draw against Benfica × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Champions League 2022-23 News Twitter explodes as Lionel Messi scores wondergoal in PSG s 1-1 draw against Benfica By Nnanna Mba Modified 07 Oct 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Twitter explodes as Lionel Messi scores wondergoal in PSG s 1-1 draw against Benfica Twitter went into overdrive after Lionel Messi scored a wonderful goal for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their Champions League clash against Benfica on Wednesday (October 5). However, it was not enough to secure a win as the game ended in a 1-1 draw. The Portuguese hosts started off the match in style, keeping the ball and dominating the event to the annoyance of the visiting fans. The Lisbon-based outfit nearly scored the opening goal of the game in the first minute itself after poor decision-making from Sergio Ramos and Marquinhos. However, their blushes were saved by Danilo Pereira, but that did little to put the game in PSG's favor. Another risky pass between the Parisian defenders spoke of things to come, with the backline trio making errors in the first third. However, Benfica were unable to use this to full effect as they struggled to punish their opponents and see off the game from the onset. Finally, things turned around for PSG as their first major chance at goal opened the scoring, and it was Lionel Messi who made the magic happen. The forward linked up impressively with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to beat their Benfica markers before taking a curling shot into the top left corner. Lionel Messi laid the pass on for Mbappe, who found Neymar. The Brazilian star wasted no time in pinging it to his fellow South American, who scored with aplomb in the 22nd minute. The PSG defense, however, could not hold off Benfica as they eventually succumbed to their errors and scored an own goal less than 20 minutes later. While Goncalo Ramos was the intended target for a well-timed cross from Enzo Fernandez, Parisian defender Danilo got a touch on the ball to put it into the back of his own net. Lionel Messi and PSG struggle to snatch all three points in the second half While the first half ended with both sides level, the Parisians were widely expected to see off their Portuguese counterparts and take all three points. However, the visitors failed in their efforts, even though they took control of the game in all areas and ensured that Benfica struggled to find chances. Notably, the Parisians hit the bar early in the second half, with Neymar firing an overhead kick that might have gone in with slightly better luck. Benfica goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos was vital in keeping the Parisians out of the game, with the shot-stopper saving effort after effort. While Lionel Messi and his teammates were unable to beat the in-form goalkeeper, they will be pleased to have marked the event with an impressive goal. Here is how Twitter reacted to PSG's draw against Benfica: FC Barcelona Fans Nation@fcbfn_liveImagine genuinely thinking that Lionel Messi was finished84444Imagine genuinely thinking that Lionel Messi was finished https://t.co/CNagjalkRX Roy Nemer@RoyNemer Lionel Messi has now scored against 40 different teams in the Champions League. A record. 5539648 Lionel Messi has now scored against 40 different teams in the Champions League. A record. https://t.co/ywVaNLi3aQ J.@MessilizerMessi has silenced the Portuguese, who celebrated him slipping like they scored a goal.3100224Messi has silenced the Portuguese, who celebrated him slipping like they scored a goal. Don@OpresiiMessi is the GOAT I have finally declared967125Messi is the GOAT I have finally declared Ray Hudson@RayHudsonA goal to make the angels blush! #Messi? #BENPSG5223728A goal to make the angels blush! #Messi? #BENPSG TalkFCB @talkfcb_GOLAZO from Messi! 4392132GOLAZO from Messi! MC@CrewsMat10MESSI SCORES AGAINNNN!HIS FIRSR GOAL VS BENFICAAA2334120MESSI SCORES AGAINNNN!HIS FIRSR GOAL VS BENFICAAA UEFA Champions League@ChampionsLeagueRECORD: Messi has now scored against 40 different teams in this competition #UCL94851443RECORD: Messi has now scored against 40 different teams in this competition #UCL https://t.co/ON0GOjzDFr PSGhub@PSGhubLeo Messi returns to the dressing room accompanied by a member of the medical staff.1625140Leo Messi returns to the dressing room accompanied by a member of the medical staff. MC@CrewsMat10Messi off. TV off. My MOTM1861145Messi off. TV off. My MOTM MC@CrewsMat10Messi (35) is the best dribbler, playmaker, and footballer in the world.1056106Messi (35) is the best dribbler, playmaker, and footballer in the world. https://t.co/onGKeL3H2k MC@CrewsMat10Messi is the best player to step foot in Portugal1446128Messi is the best player to step foot in Portugal https://t.co/TmS83JKBpo Roy Nemer@RoyNemerLionel Messi's goal for PSG from this angle. 2152321Lionel Messi's goal for PSG from this angle. https://t.co/jJJ3sfPSVj Hamza@lapulgafreakMessi's last 6 goals have come from outside the box 1278125Messi's last 6 goals have come from outside the box https://t.co/XtrrAvDkhV Roy Nemer@RoyNemerReminding everyone that Lionel Messi is not in the Ballon d'Or shortlist of 30 players.4036348Reminding everyone that Lionel Messi is not in the Ballon d'Or shortlist of 30 players. https://t.co/fvjHhCWlSp MessivsRonaldo.app@mvsrapp Benfica are the th team Messi has scored against in the Champions League (out of 44 teams played), extending his own record They are the 92nd team he has scored against overall at club level (out of 110).1538168 Benfica are the th team Messi has scored against in the Champions League (out of 44 teams played), extending his own record They are the 92nd team he has scored against overall at club level (out of 110). https://t.co/RimUiivqzS UtdArena@UtdArenaIt's so easy to separate Neymar from Messi and Mbappé as the former two become the walkers at top out of possession with Neymar dropping into LM to track and press the opposition FB. Hakimi does that job on the right. Neymar's work-rate will forever be underrated.851110It's so easy to separate Neymar from Messi and Mbappé as the former two become the walkers at top out of possession with Neymar dropping into LM to track and press the opposition FB. Hakimi does that job on the right. Neymar's work-rate will forever be underrated. PSGhub@PSGhubThat was beautiful. What a play from Mbappe, Neymar & Messi. The Brazilian with, once again, another assist. 2052115That was beautiful. What a play from Mbappe, Neymar & Messi. The Brazilian with, once again, another assist. MessivsRonaldo.app@mvsrapp MESSI GOAL It's a liquid move by PSG, finished off by Messi who curls it into the corner! 2nd UCL goal this season 127th total UCL goal (7th for PSG) 691st total club goal 781st senior career goal2112235 MESSI GOAL It's a liquid move by PSG, finished off by Messi who curls it into the corner! 2nd UCL goal this season 127th total UCL goal (7th for PSG) 691st total club goal 781st senior career goal https://t.co/WAjCBfoumF J.@MessilizerMESSI SCORES! AGAINST THE RUN OF PLAY HE PUTS PSG AHEAD 2103121MESSI SCORES! AGAINST THE RUN OF PLAY HE PUTS PSG AHEAD Gary Lineker @GaryLinekerThe gift from the footballing gods that just keeps on giving. Yet another extraordinary goal from the man and the goat that is Lionel Messi. twitter.com/btsport/status…BT Sport@btsportHis name is Lionel Messi.87371133His name is Lionel Messi.https://t.co/fnxlx5sUn9The gift from the footballing gods that just keeps on giving. Yet another extraordinary goal from the man and the goat that is Lionel Messi. twitter.com/btsport/status… Twilight‍@the_marcoli_boyVinicius and Haaland are the new Messi and Ronaldo.872122Vinicius and Haaland are the new Messi and Ronaldo. Sharyf?@__SharyfNobody curls the ball better than Lionel Messi. What a goal.651103Nobody curls the ball better than Lionel Messi. What a goal. Lατιf?@iLatif_Lionel Messi doing it in the Champions League whilst Ronaldo is scoring penalties in Moldova, I know my goat!!!738106Lionel Messi doing it in the Champions League whilst Ronaldo is scoring penalties in Moldova, I know my goat!!!MrMacaroni@mrmacaroniiLionel Messi!!!!! My goodness!!!! See Goal! ‍90391029Lionel Messi!!!!! My goodness!!!! See Goal! ‍ Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Puranjay Dixit × Feedback Thank You! 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