Zlatan Ibrahimović’s lofted pass drops perfectly for Messi, who meets it with a crisp right-foot half-volley that skims low into the corner to break the deadlock for Barcelona, his 84th La Liga goal and 44th of a stunning season.

Volley

vsTenerife4–1May 4

Pedro’s cross sits up awkwardly and Messi meets it with a crisp right-foot half-volley that rockets through the crowded box to make it 3–0 in his Levante hat-trick, bringing him to 268 La Liga goals and 435 in his career.

VolleyHat-trick

vsLevante5–0Feb 15

Retaking the lead at 2–2, Messi meets Fàbregas’ pass with a difficult right-foot half-volley, catching it sweetly as it rises and driving it past Villarreal to secure the 3–2 win and his 390th career goal.

VolleyWinning Goal

@Villarreal2–3Apr 27

Against his favored victims Racing Santander, Messi meets a bouncing ball with a crisp right-foot half-volley that skips through the crowded box to seal a 3–0 win and bring up La Liga goal number 129 in his career tally of 214.

Volley

vsRacing Sant3–0Oct 15