#240Career GoalMemorable
“Receiving Tello’s cutback near the spot, Messi pauses almost square to goal before threading a low left-footed shot just inside the far post, a composed third of the night that completes his poker and pushes him to 240 career goals.”
Left FootHat-trick
Year2012
La Liga#145
2011/12'#43
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2012#376
La Liga2012-02-19 · 21:30:00
5-1
Barcelona
Valencia
4G
In the heart of his record-shattering 2011/12 season, Messi dismantled a strong Valencia side with a ruthless four-goal haul in La Liga. The night summed up how unstoppable he was that year: every chance, every run into the box felt inevitable, turning a tricky fixture into a personal showcase of finishing and movement. This match is often cited as one of the clearest snapshots of Messi’s peak scoring dominance in domestic competition.
Minute75'
Score
2-1→3-1
xG0.07
Impact
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Assist: Cristian Tello
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