#291Career GoalMemorable
“Alexis Sánchez’s pass unlocks Spartak Moscow again as Messi extends Barcelona’s lead to 4–1 in their Champions League group opener, completing his brace and reaching 53 goals in the competition and 291 in his career.”
Year2012
UCL#53
2012/13'#12
Body PartHead
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2012#409
UCL · Group2012-09-19 · 20:45:00
Barcelona3-2
Spartak Moscow2G
Messi’s late brace turns a tense Champions League group opener against Spartak Moscow into a comeback win, underlining his role as Barcelona’s closer when an upset looms at the Camp Nou.
Minute80'
Score
2-2→3-2
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Alexis Sánchez
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