#159Career GoalMemorable
“From just inside the box, Messi calmly lifts a delicate right-footed lob over the onrushing Villarreal keeper to restore Barcelona’s lead, a composed winning finish that becomes La Liga goal number 97 of his career.”
ChipWinning Goal
Year2010
La Liga#97
2010/11'#19
Body PartRight Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueLob
2010#283
La Liga2010-11-13 · 22:00:00
Barcelona3-1
Villarreal2G
Messi’s brace turns a tight La Liga clash against Villarreal into a controlled Barcelona win, with his second-half strikes capping a dominant all-round display on the ball at age 23.
Minute58'
Score
1-1→2-1
xG0.14
Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Pedro
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