Lionel Messi made yet more history on Wednesday when he took to the pitch against Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey.
The Barcelona captain was back in the starting XI after completing a two-match suspension and made his 76th appearance in the competition.
Messi’s appearance means he overtakes Josep Samitier and becomes the player with the most Copa del Rey appearances for Barcelona.
Leo #Messi surpasses Josep Samitier on Club list of most all-time Copa del Rey appearances!
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