#48Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona level at 2–2 in a tense Champions League last‑16 tie against Celtic, Messi restores the lead late on to complete his brace and secure a 3–2 home win, adding his eighth goal in Europe’s premier competition.”
Winning GoalKnockout Stage
Year2008
UCL#8
2007/08'#16
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2008#124
UCL · R16 · 1st Leg2008-02-20 · 19:45:00
Celtic2-3
Barcelona2G
A 20-year-old Messi hits a decisive Champions League knockout brace against Celtic, scoring first and then striking the late winner to carry Barcelona through the Round of 16 tie.
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Score
2-2→2-3
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