#421Career GoalMemorable
“From a tight right-sided angle, Messi calmly threads a low right-footed shot across the keeper into the far corner, a composed late strike that pushes Barcelona 4–0 up and quietly brings up his 257th La Liga goal and 421st of his career.”
Year2014
La Liga#257
2014/15'#25
Body PartRight Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2014#544
La Liga2014-12-20 · 16:00:00
Barcelona5-0
Córdoba2G
Messi’s brace sets the tone in a routine league win, combining ruthless finishing with a playmaking clinic as he racks up 19 progressive passes and dominates Córdoba over the full 90 minutes.
Minute82'
Score
3-0→4-0
xG0.07
Impact
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