Messi poised to roar past Raul

Barcelona's superstar striker equals all-time CL scoring mark against Ajax

Lionel Messi equaled Real Madrid legend Raul as the top scorer in the history of the Champions League with 71 goals after scoring twice in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Ajax on Wednesday.

The Argentine headed Barca in front nine minutes before halftime and then prodded home Pedro Rodriguez's low cross to match Raul's mark 15 minutes from time in his 90th appearance in the competition.