Messi recorded 8 hat-tricks during this single season, a joint-record in La Liga.
The record includes multiple hat-tricks, four-goal hauls, and one unforgettable five-goal performance against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League (though that was a separate competition, it showcased his form that year). In La Liga alone, he scored against every single opponent he faced, demonstrating relentless consistency.
In the 2011–12 season, Messi achieved what many consider the greatest individual scoring season in football history. Playing 37 league games, he averaged 1.35 goals per match.