#189Career GoalNotable
“At 0–1 down against Almería, Messi calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot to pull Barcelona level, a routine show of composure that quietly moves him to 49 goals for the season on the way to his 50-goal landmark.”
Year2011
La Liga#116
2010/11'#49
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
TechniqueNormal
2011#315
La Liga2011-04-09 · 20:00:00
Barcelona3-1
Almería2G1A
Messi hits the 50-goal mark for the 2010–11 season with a ruthless brace and a slick assist against Almería, turning an ordinary league outing into a personal landmark in his most prolific campaign.
Minute52'
Score
0-1→1-1
xG0.78
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