#49Career GoalMemorable
“From a tight first-half angle as Barcelona urgently seek to retake the lead, Messi calmly threads Xavi’s pass into the far corner with his left foot for the 2–1 winner, bringing up his 30th La Liga goal and 49th of his career.”
Left FootWinning Goal
Year2008
La Liga#30
2007/08'#17
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2008#125
La Liga2008-02-24 · 19:00:00
5-1
Barcelona
Levante
1G2A
In a routine Liga outing as a 20-year-old emerging star, Messi quietly dictates Barcelona’s attack with 1 goal, 2 assists and constant progressive carries, turning a straightforward home date with Levante into a showcase of his growing role as the team’s creative hub.
Minute44'
Score
1-1→2-1
xG0.06
Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Xavi
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