MOSCOW, Oct 27 Goal by the Argentine striker of the French «Paris Saint-Germain» Lionel Messi was recognized as the best in the results of the matches of the fifth round of the Champions League group stage, according to the website of the Union of European Football Associations. On Tuesday in Paris, Paris Saint-Germain defeated the Israeli Maccabi (Haifa) with a score of 7:2. Messi became the oldest player to score two goals and provide two assists in a Champions League match — 35 years and 123 days. Messi's first goal in the 19th minute of the match was recognized as the best. The Argentinean scored the ball with the outside of his left foot from 15 meters. In addition to Messi, Kai Havertz (Chelsea), Rafa Silva (Benfica) and Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille) claimed the award for the best goal of the week.
