Off Ivan Rakitić’s clipped pass, Messi meets the dropping ball with a razor‑clean left‑foot half‑volley from the edge of the box, sending it skimming into the corner to cap his 10/10 masterclass and reach La Liga goal number 423.

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vsValladolid5–1Oct 29

With Barcelona already back in front against Getafe, Messi meets a bouncing ball on his left with a crisp half‑volley that skids through bodies to make it 3–1 and stand as the match‑winner, his 469th La Liga goal and 738th of his career.

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vsGetafe5–2Apr 22

Against Celta Vigo with the game tied at 1–1, Messi lashes a difficult left-footed half-volley on the rise into the corner to retake the lead, capping a Man of the Match display in his 62nd goal of the season and 212th in La Liga.

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@Celta Vigo2–2Mar 30

Retaking the lead against Sevilla, Messi meets a bouncing ball with a crisp left‑footed half‑volley, striking through it first time so it skids past the keeper, on the way to a brace and his 225th La Liga goal.

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@Sevilla1–4Feb 9