#237Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona clinging to a 2–1 lead late in this Champions League knockout tie, Messi finishes off Dani Alves’ assist to restore a two-goal cushion against Leverkusen, marking his 44th goal in the competition and 40th of the season.”
Knockout Stage
Year2012
UCL#44
2011/12'#40
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2012#375
UCL · R16 · 1st Leg2012-02-14 · 20:45:00
Leverkusen1-3
Barcelona1G1A
In a tense Champions League Round of 16 first leg, Messi dictates Barcelona’s away win at Leverkusen with a goal, a precise assist and relentless dribbling, taking full control of the tie’s tempo from deep and between the lines.
Minute88'
Score
1-2→1-3
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Dani Alves
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