When discussing the most prolific individual scoring seasons in football history, one name stands so far above the rest that his record has taken on an almost mythical quality: Lionel Messi.
The record for the most goals scored in a single La Liga season is , achieved by Messi during the 2011–2012 season while playing for FC Barcelona.
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.