#252Career GoalMemorable
“His calmly struck spot-kick to double Barça’s lead also marks his 25th converted penalty, underlining how routine high-pressure dead balls have become for him on the way to career goal 252.”
Left Foot
Year2012
La Liga#149
2011/12'#55
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
TechniqueNormal
2012#380
La Liga2012-03-11 · 18:00:00
Racing Sant0-2
Barcelona2G
Messi’s calmly dispatched penalty brings up his 25th career spot-kick goal, and he adds another strike in a dominant all-round display to extend a red-hot run of 14 goals in his last five La Liga games against a familiar Racing Santander side.
Minute55'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG0.78
Impact
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