On December 17, Messi's goal at home against Manchester City was selected as the best goal in the Champions League group stage of the season.

In the Paris home match against Manchester City, Messi carried the ball to the front, and after a wonderful match with Kylian Mbappe, successfully scored, the Goalkeeper did not react, and the goal received 22% of the vote.
Liverpool star Thiago's long-range shot from outside the box against Porto and Lewandowski's back-hook on Dynamo Kiev were also shortlisted.