Last time the Argentine faced Cadiz in the 2005-2006 La Liga season, providing 1 assist but failing to score.
Lionel Messi is in the Barcelona squad to face Cadiz, 1 out of just 9 teams he hasn’t managed to score against.
Here is the full list:
- Cadiz
The Argentinian provided an assist in the 3-1 away win against Cadiz in the 2005-2006 La Liga campaign. He was out injured for the reverse fixture. Now, Messi could add Cadiz to the list of his victims in just some hours.
- Inter
Barcelona have faced the Nerazzurri eight times but Messi has only been available for four games. He managed an assist in the 2-1 home win during last season’s Champions League group stage, though
- Rubin Kazan
Messi accumulated 238 minutes in four games against Rubin Kazan in the back-to-back 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 campaigns but failed to either score or assist.
- Benfica
Barca faced Benfica in the 2005-2006 and 2011-2012 seasons. Messi made just two appearances against the Portuguese giants, providing two assists in the 2-0 away
- Udinese
Even though Barca beat Udinese 6-1 on aggregate in the 2005-2006 Champions League season, Messi failed to score in his 70 minutes across the two games.
- Al-Sadd
Barca beat Xavi’s current team Al Sadd 4-0 in the 2011 FIFA Clubs World Cup but Messi didn’t score despite having completed the full 90 minutes. win in the 2011-2012 campaign.
- Real Murcia
Barca faced Murcia four times between 2007 and 2018 but Messi only played in the 5-3 away league win in the 2007-2008 campaign, contributing two assists. Murcia are currently in the Spanish third tier.
- Xerez CD
Messi managed just one assist in 73 minutes across two games against the Andalusians in the 2009-2010 La Liga season. With Xerez currently stuck in the Spanish fourth tier, it’s unlikely for Messi to score past them anytime soon.
- Gramenet
Gramenet remain the only team Messi has failed to beat despite playing for 73 minutes against them in the 2004-2005 Copa del Rey. They are unlikely to meet again as Gramenet are currently playing in the Spanish sixth tier.
Follow our socials Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google News.
