Lionel Messi has been playing for PSG since mid-2021 and has his eyes set on the Champions League 2021-22. The team has now reached the Round of 16, the draws revealed that they will be playing against Real Madrid. This would bring us the memories of Messi and Sergio Ramos' rivalry that had entertained the fans in the La Liga for years. The El Classico matches have always gone down the wire. But cut to present. Now that the two stalwarts Messi and Ramos are sharing the dressing room, Messi has reacted to the draw by saying that the team has its eyes on the prized possession. PSG To Face Real Madrid, Manchester United on Collision Course With Atletico Madrid in UEFA Champions League 2021–22 Revised Round of 16 Draw (See Fixtures). 

According to him, whoever they face while on the road to achieving success is incidental. “It’s everyone’s goal. It’s a special competition for all the great teams," he said while reacting to the draw.  Messi also explained that it was not easy for him to adapt to the new lifestyle of France. The seven-time Ballon d'Or award winner had been with Barcelona for 21 years and obviously, it was not easy to adapt to the new lifestyle in Paris. However, on a parting note, Messi said that he was very happy. "But now we’re very well in a spectacular city, playing for one of the best teams in the world. We’re very happy," he said.

Lionel Messi has scored just one goal for PSG in Ligue 1 2021-22. However, the stalwart has done well for the team in the Champions League. So far in the tournament, he has scored 5 goals.

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