#452Career GoalLegendary
“Against Bayern Munich in a Champions League semi-final, Messi latches onto Ivan Rakitić’s pass to double Barcelona’s lead on the night, capping a masterclass performance en route to his 77th goal in the competition and 452nd of his career.”
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Year2015
UCL#77
2014/15'#56
Body PartRight Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2015#573
UCL · Semi-Final · 1st Leg2015-05-06 · 20:45:00
3-0
Barcelona
Bayern Munich
2G1A
Against Guardiola’s Bayern in a Champions League semi-final, Messi produced one of the most iconic performances of his career, shredding an elite defense on the biggest stage. His two late goals — capped by the ankle-breaking dribble and chip over Neuer — and the assist for Neymar turned a tense tie into a statement win that redefined Barcelona’s European momentum. This night became the defining image of Messi as a ruthless closer in modern Champions League lore.
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Score
1-0→2-0
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Impact
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Assist: Rakitić I.
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