Barcelona’s third goal against Liverpool, which was scored by Lionel Messi in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, has been voted as the Goal of the Tournament for the 2018/19 season.
The Argentine’s spectacular free-kick beat second-placed Cristiano Ronaldo’s half-volley against Manchester United in the group stages.
Fans voted through UEFA’s official website, with Ivan Rakitic’s volley at Tottenham Hotspur being the third-best goal of this season, ahead of Arjen Robben’s strike against Benfica.
Messi also finished the campaign as the tournament’s top scorer with 12 goals, although the Blaugrana were knocked out by the Reds in the semi-final.
Meanwhile, Liverpool defender, Van Dijk, has tipped Messi for the Ballon d’Or.
He said:
“I think Messi is the best player in the world and I think he deserves it as long as he plays.
“The Ballon d’Or is not something I am thinking of, but if it happens by any chance then obviously I will take it.
“But I don’t think there is any case and I think that Messi is still the best player in the world and it doesn’t matter if he isn’t in the Champions League final.”
