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Messi has scored 5 goals in 6 appearances against Peru, making them one of his favored opponents in World Cup qualifiers.
Messi’s Peru Goal Record
Messi’s first international goal came against Peru in 2005 during a U-20 match.
First International Goal Milestone
Messi’s Fitness Ritual
Before every Peru match, Messi reportedly follows a specific pre-game diet that includes his favorite yerba mate for extra energy.
Peru’s Defensive Strategy for Messi
Peru once implemented a 3-player man-marking system solely to stop Messi—a rare strategy only used against legends.
Messi has worn a special pair of lucky socks in every match against Peru since 2018.
Unique Jersey Superstition
Messi’s Record of Assists vs. Peru
Messi holds the record for most assists in Argentina’s games against Peru7 in total. –
Messi’s Favorite Stadium
The Estadio Monumental in Lima is among Messi's favorite away venues due to its electric atmosphere.
First-Ever Messi vs. Peru Match Incident
Messi’s debut against Peru saw a power outage, delaying the game for 20 minutes, a unique memory for both teams.
Argentina has never lost a World Cup qualifying match against Peru when Messi played.
Historic Free-Kick Against Peru
Messi scored one of his best free-kicks against Peru in 2012, a goal still widely regarded as a masterpiece.