#336Career GoalLegendary
“Facing a 2–0 first-leg deficit, Messi’s early opener against Milan ignites Barcelona’s famous Champions League comeback, setting the tone for a 4–0 rout and adding another strike to his growing European tally.”
Knockout Stage
Year2013
UCL#57
2012/13'#57
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2013#448
UCL · R162013-03-12 · 05:00:00
Barcelona4-0
Milan2G
Messi’s brace ignites Barcelona’s famous Round of 16 comeback against Milan in the Champions League, with his early opener and second strike before half-time flipping the tie’s momentum under intense knockout pressure.
Minute5'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG
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Impact
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