Notably, Messi did not score a single free-kick that season, yet still reached 50.
During his record-breaking 50-goal season, Messi averaged 1.35 goals per game across 37 appearances. His tally included a record-tying in a single season. Interestingly, despite Messi's individual brilliance, Barcelona finished second that year to Real Madrid. Most Team Goals in a Season laliga most goals in a season