Barcelona's Lionel Messi. (Photo | AP) 
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Lionel Messi first to score in 15 straight Champions League seasons

The goal was Messi's 113th overall from 138 Champions League appearances.

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PRAGUE: Lionel Messi became the first ever player to score at least once in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons after opening the scoring at Slavia Prague on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Argentinian beat goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar with a low left-footed shot after robbing midfielder Petr Sevcik outside the Slavia box and a quick exchange with Arthur who put him through neatly.

The goal was Messi's 113th overall from 138 Champions League appearances.

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