Neymar equals Ronaldinho's Barcelona goals record

Neymar equals Ronaldinho's Barcelona goals record

Barcelona star Neymar has finally ended his drought in front of goal. After scoring two penalties since the turn of the year, he scored his first goal from open play since October on Sunday. 

Neymar managed to do so at Ipurua against Eibar. It's taken 932 minutes for the Brazilian to score from open play again. 

With the goal, he has drawn level with his compatriot Ronaldinho in terms of goals scored for Barça. Both are tied on 94 after Neymar's effort in the Basque Country. 

However, Neymar's have come in far fewer games. He's taken just 164 outings to reach the total, while Ronaldinho's came in 207 matches. 

It's clear that Neymar, despite having been on a poor run in front of goal, is on track to mark an era at the club, along with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, his attacking partners. 

Remember that Neymar has scored five of Barcelona's last six penalties. 

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