Lionel Messi failed to score against ‘Pulpo’ Gallese. Photo: EFE/FPF | EFE/FPF
Not all goalkeepers can say they have an unbeaten record against their opponents Lionel Messi. “Flea” had many fouls, such as Casillas, but one of the few he faced but could not beat was Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
At the national team level, “Pulga” can be said to be unbeaten against the captain of the Albiceleste team, because in the three games they played, “Pulga” left a desire to score goals.in the qualifiers In Russia 2018, the showdown at the Candy Box Stadium ended 0-0, while in Qatar 2022, Argentina won 2 times, but Messi could not convert.
However, despite Pedro Gallese holding this important record against the seven-time champion, golden ball, but the same cannot be said at club level. About two months ago, when the League Cup round of 16 was underway, Lionel Messi beats Peru goalkeeper twice with goal.
The first of the two goals came six minutes into the game. Messi received a precise pass from Taylor, shot low from the chest and scored with his left foot.
The second goal came in the 72nd minute of the second half. Messi came on as a forward, received a pass from Joseph Martinez, and once again beat Pedro Gallese with his right hand.