Lionel Messi broke Gerd Mueller\u2019s of 85 goals in a calendar year after he scored twice on Sunday for Barcelona in their Spanish Primera Liga fixture against Real Betis.<\/p>\n
The Argentine striker equalled the German great\u2019s record set in 1972 when he scored the opening goal of the match in the 16 minute of the match.<\/p>\n
He took entered the record books 10 minutes later to send Barcelona 2-0 up in the game.<\/p>\n
Barca who went in the match three points clear at the top of the table won the away match 2-1.<\/p>\n
Messi was stretchered during the 0-0 draw in the Champions League match against Benfica at Nou Camp.<\/p>\n
He was a doubtful starter in the match, but could was declared fit to bring cheers to Barca fans hoping to see their start break the record.<\/p>\n
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