#446Career GoalLegendary
“From an xG of just 0.03, Messi rifles a low-percentage left-foot strike past Espanyol in the Barcelona derby to stretch the lead to 2–0, a deceptively routine finish that actually seals his 50th goal of an absurdly prolific season.”
Left Foot
Year2015
La Liga#279
2014/15'#50
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2015#570
La Liga2015-04-25 · 16:00:00
0-2
Espanyol
Barcelona
1G
Messi’s opener not only settles the Barcelona derby but also takes him past the 50-goal mark for the season, as he dictates the game with incisive passing and relentless carrying to earn man of the match in a heated league clash.
Minute25'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG0.03
Impact
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Assist: Luis Suárez
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