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Barcelona got off to a good start in the Champions League for the 2020-21 season with a 5-1 win in their first Group G match against Ferencvaros on Tuesday night at Camp Nou. For Fati and Messi, the night was shrouded in record light.
Messi led the team with a successful penalty shot in the 28th minute of the match. With this, he became the first footballer to score in 16 consecutive games in the Champions League.
Fati, 17, doubled the lead in the first half. The Spaniard, who previously set the record for the youngest scorer in the Champions League, became the first player to score two goals before he turned 18.
Fati once again thanked Messi for his response to Movistar at the end of the game.
“Messi is still Messi. He can score in any situation.”
“We are very happy to have him here and I am constantly learning from him.”
Although he sent the ball into the net with a great shot, Fati gave credit to his teammate.
“We started the event with a great victory. We have to move forward like this.”
“I thank all my teammates for the goal, they made everything easy for me. Frankie’s (De Young) pass was incredible. I just had to push the ball. “
Another 18-year-old forward, Pedri, came on the scoreboard in the 62nd minute of the game. Barcelona is the first team in the Champions League, with two scorers under the age of 18 in one match.
Philippe Coutinho and Usman Dembele scored the other two goals before and after Pedri. Fati is happy that the team’s forwards got the goal.
“It’s good for the team. That means we are a good team. The more competition there is between us, the better; Then something better will come out of us.
Messi and Fati now face the challenge of the Classic. The Catalan side will face Real Madrid at home in La Liga on Saturday. Fatio faces.
“I will play it with the greatest dedication. It is a classic; I have always dreamed of playing this game.”
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