Lionel Messi matches Cristiano Ronaldo and chases Raul Gonzalez

Lionel Messi matches Cristiano Ronaldo and chases Raul Gonzalez

Leo Messi wants to continue making history in the Champions League and on Tuesday he added to his current chapter by finding the net and matching Cristiano Ronaldo's total of 69.

Both he and his Real Madrid rival are just two goals behind Los Blancos legend Raul, who has 71 goals.

Ronaldo has the chance to add to his tally on Wednesday night, when Real Madrid take on Liverpool at Anfield. 

Messi played extremely well against Ajax, setting up Neymar before finish the second after a superb pass by Andres Iniesta. 

He also burst into the area in the second half with electric pace, taking the ball left, then right, before firing into the side netting from close range.