#211Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona already in control against BATE Borisov, Messi latches onto Dani Alves’ assist to stretch the lead to 3–1 in a dominant Champions League group display, adding yet another strike to his growing European tally on the way to career goal 211.”
Year2011
UCL#39
2011/12'#14
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2011#342
UCL · Group2011-09-28 · 20:45:00
BATE Borisov0-5
Barcelona2G
A ruthless Champions League brace sets the tone as Messi leads Barça’s 5–0 demolition of BATE, capping a 10/10 all-action display with 11 shots and over 100 passes from the heart of the attack.
Minute55'
Score
0-3→0-4
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Dani Alves
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