#344Career GoalMemorable
“With the game tied at 2–2, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick from a difficult angle over the Betis wall and just inside the post to restore Barcelona’s lead, his second goal in only 34 minutes and La Liga strike number 214.”
Left FootWinning Goal
Year2013
La Liga#214
2012/13'#65
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeFree Kick
TechniqueNormal
2013#457
La Liga2013-05-05 · 21:00:00
Barcelona4-2
Real Betis2G
Messi comes off the bench and flips the game with a rapid brace in just 34 minutes, including a trademark free-kick, turning a tense league outing against Betis into a comfortable Barça win during his peak years.
Minute60'
Score
2-2→3-2
xG0.04
Impact
Winning Goal
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