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In March 2012, Lionel Messi made UEFA Champions League history with a performance that stunned the footballing world. Facing Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 at the Camp Nou, Messi delivered a jaw-dropping masterclass, scoring five goals in a single game, becoming the first player ever to do so in a Champions League match. It wasn’t just the number of goals that stood out, but the sheer variety and brilliance of each finish: delicate chips, powerful strikes, and perfectly timed runs that dismantled the German side's defensive shape with surgical precision.

From the opening whistle, Messi was on another level. His first goal came with his signature chip, calmly lifting the ball over the advancing goalkeeper with effortless finesse. The second and third followed quickly, one a trademark run and left-footed drive, the other a first-time finish after breaking past the backline. But Messi wasn’t done. In the second half, he added two more goals, making the impossible look routine. His ability to find space, exploit weaknesses, and execute the perfect finish was on full display throughout the 90 minutes.

This historic night not only solidified Messi's dominance in the 2011–12 season, it also helped fuel a Champions League campaign that saw him finish with 14 goals, equaling the record for most goals in a single tournament at the time. While Barcelona would fall short of winning the title that year, Messi’s five-goal haul became an iconic moment in Champions League folklore. It was a reminder to the world that when Messi was in full flow, even Europe’s best could be left helpless.

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