How many times Messi hit woodwork in 2021-22?

The clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Troyes ended in a 2-2 draw on Sunday. As PSG already secured the league, it does not matter whether they lose points or not but it always matters when the topic is Lionel Messi. 

The Argentine forward’s misfortune at PSG continued in their draw against Troyes as he hit a milestone. 

Messi struck the woodwork twice on a frustrating night. He has now hit the woodwork 10 times in 2021-22 in league matches, more than any other player since the beginning of Opta statistics for the competition back in 2006-07. And overall the the number is 15.

Meanwhile, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner extended his recent scoreless run to three games. He has only managed to score four goals in his debut season in Ligue 1, while also recording 13 assists.

Troyes came back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw at Parc des Princes. Marquinhos and Neymar scored those goals for PSG, but Ugbo and Florian Tardieu cancelled out their early efforts.