#417Career GoalLegendary
“With an xG of just 0.04, Messi whips Xavi’s layoff into the corner from a difficult position to drag Barça level in the Barcelona derby, the first strike of a hat-trick and his 254th La Liga goal.”
Left FootHat-trick
Year2014
La Liga#254
2014/15'#21
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2014#541
La Liga2014-12-07 · 17:00:00
5-1
Barcelona
Espanyol
3G
A ruthless Camp Nou hat-trick in the Barcelona derby, Messi turns a tense league meeting with Espanyol into a statement of dominance during his peak scoring streak.
Minute45'
Score
0-1→1-1
xG0.04
Impact
Equalizer
Assist: Xavi
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