#124Career GoalMemorable
“Dani Alves’s assist in this knockout tie helps Messi push Barcelona’s aggregate lead beyond reach against Stuttgart, capping a dominant Man of the Match Champions League display and taking him to his 21st goal in the competition.”
Knockout Stage
Year2010
UCL#21
2009/10'#32
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2010#243
UCL · R16 · 2nd Leg2010-03-17 · 20:45:00
Barcelona4-0
Stuttgart2G
Messi’s brace in this Champions League Round of 16 second leg blows the tie open, with both goals setting the tone for a dominant 10/10 display that sends Stuttgart out and Barcelona comfortably into the quarter-finals.
Minute60'
Score
2-0→3-0
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Dani Alves
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