Messi opened the scoring when he converted a penalty kick in the 13th minute, before his late go-ahead goal. After a Colorado turnover near midfield, Messi cut back near the right corner of the penalty box and struck a rising shot that split a pair of defenders and slipped inside the back post.
West Bromwich Albion's recent wins against Hull City and Bristol City have provided a glimmer of hope, but the team remains firmly in the relegation battle as they face tough fixtures ahead.
Brisbane had cemented their spot as one of Australia's ultimate surprise packages. However, despite getting 2026 underway at the heart of a genuine play-off scrap, the Lions have come crashing back down to earth in an infamous fashion and they are suddenly once again battling it out at the foot of the table.
Mental strength in football is probably the most important thing because across a season, there is always ups and downs - [especially] in the Championship," he told BBC Radio London. "If you are not able to deal with your emotions in the situation, that means you are not ready to play in this league. "You have to always be able to react, reset and show some character and use different experiences in order to be better the next time.
