![Lionel Messi Scores An Inch-Perfect Free Kick to Give Barcelona the Lead Against Ajax [GIF]](https://media.worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2013/09/17064411/lionel-messi-740x416.webp)
Lionel Messi opened up the scoring tonight for Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League match against Ajax.
Messi’s inch-perfect free kick was curled in, hit the post and then banged into the back of the net to help Barcelona take the 1-0 lead at half-time.
Surprisingly, today’s match between Barcelona and Ajax is the first time the two teams have ever played each other in a competitive game.
Here’s Messi’s beautiful free kick:
