Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional talent during Tuesday night’s match at the Estadio Mas Monumental, leading Argentina to a resounding 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner delivered an impressive performance, scoring three goals and providing two assists, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in football history.
Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute by taking advantage of a defensive mistake by Bolivia. He then assisted Lautaro Martinez for the second goal, setting him up for an easy finish after navigating through the Bolivian defense. Just before halftime, Messi executed a quick free kick that enabled Julian Alvarez to extend the lead to 3-0.
In the second half, Argentina continued to dominate, with Thiago Almada scoring the fourth goal shortly after coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute. Messi rounded off the evening with two more goals in quick succession in the 84th and 86th minutes. His second goal saw him skillfully convert with his weaker right foot, while his hat-trick goal came after a clever one-two play with Nico Paz.
Following this victory, Argentina remains in first place in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, amassing 22 points from 10 matches played.