Real Madrid’s track record with trophies speaks volumes, and the upcoming Champions League final next month offers yet another opportunity to add to their collection of silverware.

Following their remarkable comeback against Bayern Munich, they are set to confront Borussia Dortmund in the showcase event at Wembley Stadium on June 1st.

Madrid could be set to win another trophy, but Messi has won more since 2004

Securing a victory would mark Madrid’s 15th triumph in the competition, yet Lionel Messi enthusiasts have devised a means to overshadow it. The Inter Miami luminary remains a nemesis to those in the Spanish capital due to his tenure as Barcelona’s leading figure.

Since his debut at the club in October 2004, when he emerged as a substitute against Espanyol, he solidified his status as the premier player globally, clinching eight Ballon d’Or accolades and numerous team honors while igniting a rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. In his inaugural season, he clinched LaLiga with his cherished club and replicated the feat on nine further occasions during his tenure at Camp Nou.

A Barca fan account on X underscored his achievements since bursting onto the scene, juxtaposing them with those of other European teams. Messi’s tally encompasses seven Copa del Rey triumphs and seven Spanish Super Cups over 17 seasons, complemented by European and global triumphs.

He raised the Champions League trophy four times, along with three Super Cups and three Club World Cups during his tenure with the club. Following his departure from Barcelona, he secured two Ligue 1 titles and a Trophee des Champions at Paris Saint-Germain before adding the Leagues Cup to his accolades with Inter Miami last year. In total, Messi boasts an impressive tally of 40 team trophies, inclusive of World Cup and Copa America victories, since his debut in 2004, a remarkable feat befitting a true icon of the sport.

Lionel Messi major trophy haul since 2004

LaLiga x10

Ligue 1 x2

Copa del Rey x7

Spanish Super Cup x7

Trophee des Champions x1

Leagues Cup x1

Champions League x4

Super Cup x3

Club World Cup x3

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