Lionel Messi scored a stunning curling strike as Paris Saint-Germain were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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The Argentina international scored midway through the first half in Lisbon. However, Danilo Pereira’s own goal before the break kept PSG and Benfica tied atop Group H with seven points each.
Both clubs failed to win for just the second time this season in all competitions. The two teams are now four points ahead of Juventus, who overcame back-to-back losses to overcome Maccabi Haifa 3-1 at home.
“We know it’s difficult to play at this ground, with this atmosphere. Benfica are a team in form,” PSG captain Marquinhos said after the match.
Messi only scored 11 goals in 34 games in his first season for PSG last term, but already has eight in 13 this time around. “It’s normal, it takes a little time,” said Marquinhos.
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“Now he feels a little more comfortable… I hope Leo Messi has a great season until the end to win this title.”
Both sides continued to create chances throughout the match, however, there was ultimately nothing to separate two sides who are unbeaten this season, and will meet again in six days’ time at the Parc des Princes.
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