#146Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona stunned 0–1 at home, Xavi threads the pass that lets Messi immediately haul Barça level against Panathinaikos in a Champions League group-stage comeback that becomes his 26th goal in the competition.”
Year2010
UCL#26
2010/11'#6
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2010#271
UCL · Group2010-09-14 · 20:45:00
Barcelona5-1
Panathinaikos2G1A
A ruthless group-stage brace and slick assist in the Champions League opener, Messi tears through Panathinaikos to turn an early scare into a dominant statement and kickstart Barcelona’s European campaign in style.
Minute22'
Score
0-1→1-1
xG
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Impact
Equalizer
Assist: Xavi
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