Messi opens goal-scoring account for PSG in dramatic style

Although it took Lionel Messi several games before finding his goal-scoring boots for PSG, it was all worth the wait because the way he bagged his first for the French giants was absolutely amazing. 

Since his free transfer from FC Barcelona in August this year, Messi started a few games but failed to find the net in all the occasions, but it wasn't the case against Manchester City during the Champions League group stage match on Tuesday. 

Getting on the scoresheet is not a uncommon act by the Argentine, who went on to break multiple goal-scoring records during his spell at Barcelona, but it certainly was a special moment for Leo when he broke his duck for PSG against a rather stubborn Manchester City. 

Leo is clearly still a magician, and of course, still has what it takes to be one of the best in the world. When he's on the ball, no way defenders should go to sleep but all eyes on him. If you take your eyes off him even for a second, the next thing you know, he would have smashed the ball into the net and reeling away in delight. 

Against City, he was a major threat to the defenders, and it was further headache for the back four when you not only have Messi, but Neymar and Mbappe biting on your neck. 

It was very exciting to see him on the scoresheet, that too in Leo's most favourite style, sprinting in pure pace, pulled out a one-two with Mbappe, and then BOOM, goal!!!

That second goal by Messi showed how vulnerable even one of the best back fours' in the world can be. 

Even City's standing keeper, Ederson, was caught ball watching when the ball flew to the top left-hand corner. You simply don't stop such shots, that often drives into the net with maximum pace and clean placing. 

Messi is an expert at making even world's best defenders or goalkeepers look average on the field. His vision, quick thinking and outrageous skills are some elements that doesn't come with scripts. It just happens. Either you embrace it or live with it. 

Can PSG finally bag the Champions League trophy this season with the arrival of Messi? As much as they have spent handsomely in the past on Mbappe and Messi, they did the otherwise this season on the arrivals of Messi, Wijnaldum, Hakimi, Sergio Ramos and Donnarumma. 

Despite the all-star squad that PSG has, it still remains a doubt if they can do it this time around, even with the likes of Messi around. 

I can't think of a better person than Leeds United manager, Marcelo Bielsa, as he previously said that what makes football beautiful is that even the smallest team in any league can beat the greatest team you ever know. 

Big-money clubs like PSG and Manchester City, who are yet to win the Champions League, will be racing to do it this time around, but it won't be as easy with many equally strong teams competing for the top prize this season.