It’s often said that certain players make a free kick feel like a penalty, and Lionel Messi is a great example of that.
He’s actually unreliable from the spot and seems more likely to score from a free kick at the edge of the box, and he’s done it again against Osasuna tonight:
A STUNNING free kick from Lionel Messi! ?
Barcelona still need help from Villarreal to keep the title race alive, but Messi is doing his part with a signature strike ?? pic.twitter.com/i14GvGqy0u
— Premier Sports ? (@PremierSportsTV) July 16, 2020
Pictures from beIN Sports
Barca have struggled all season and Messi is the only reason there is still a title race, and another goal could put some pressure on Real Madrid as they hold a 1-0 lead over Villarreal