One can never know on what to expect from Lionel Messi on the pitch. And even at this stage in his career, the Paris Saint-Germain forward can still catch his opponents off guard.

After Kylian Mbappe won a penalty kick for PSG in its UEFA Champions League group stage fixture against RB Leipzig, Messi stepped up to the plate to take the attempt. In a move that certainly surprised RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, Messi scored in one standout panenka penalty goal.

Messi has now scored three goals this season, with all of them coming in Champions League play.

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