Top 4 contenders for the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League leading goal-scorer's title

The Champions League returns this week, with Europe's finest aiming to wrestle the trophy from the hands of Real Madrid. Here’s a look at the top contenders for the Champions League top scorer spot for the 2014-15 season.

#1 Lionel Messi

 

By his own lofty standards, Lionel Messi had a disappointing tournament last season, despite scoring eight goals in seven games. The Argentina captain was frustrated in the two-legged defeat to Atletico Madrid and endured fitness problems throughout the campaign. After a summer of significant change at Camp Nou, he has begun the season in encouraging style. 

Barcelona fans are eagerly waiting for him to take control in the Champions League and continue the form he has shown so far this season. If he is able to continue his prolific scoring, he can become the highest ever goal-scorer in Champions League history.