#471Career GoalMemorable
“Rakitić’s through ball unlocks Leverkusen at 0–0 in a tense Champions League group decider, and Messi’s finish gives Barcelona the lead while also marking his 80th goal in the competition.”
Year2015
UCL#80
2015/16'#13
Body PartRight Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2015#602
UCL · Group2015-12-09 · 20:45:00
Leverkusen1-1
Barcelona1G
In a low-stakes group finale where Barcelona rotate heavily, Messi still leads the line for 90 minutes and extends his scoring run with a composed finish, maintaining control of a tricky Champions League away night in Leverkusen.
Minute20'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Rakitić I.
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