Barcelona's Lionel Messi (R) celebrates his goal during a Champions League Group F soccer match against Ajax at Amsterdam Arena stadium in Amsterdam November 5, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Kooren
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi enjoyed another landmark European night as he equalled the Champions League scoring record against Ajax but doubts remain over Luis Enrique's Barcelona side after a stuttering start to the season.
The coach found himself in the eye of a storm after Barca suffered back-to-back La Liga defeats and although they beat Ajax 2-0 on Wednesday to book a place in the last 16, their football was far from fluid, especially in the first half.
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