#213Career GoalNotable
“From a central position against Racing Santander, Messi calmly uses his right foot to break the deadlock with a composed low finish, setting Barcelona on their way before this routine league strike quietly becomes career goal 213 and his 128th in La Liga.”
Winning Goal
Year2011
La Liga#128
2011/12'#16
Body PartRight Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2011#346
La Liga2011-10-15 · 20:00:00
Barcelona3-0
Racing Sant2G
A clinical brace sets Barcelona on their way as Messi dominates from deep, dictating play with 73 passes and 4 key passes in a complete all-round display after the team’s previous league defeat.
Minute10'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG0.46
Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Andrés Iniesta
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