#498Career GoalMemorable
“Protecting Barcelona’s aggregate lead late against Arsenal, Messi kills off the Round of 16 tie with an 88th‑minute goal that doubles the advantage on the night and pushes him to 498 career goals, 40 for the season and 83 in the Champions League.”
Knockout Stage
Year2016
UCL#83
2015/16'#40
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2016#624
UCL · R16 · 2nd Leg2016-03-16 · 20:45:00
Barcelona3-1
Arsenal1G
In a Champions League Round of 16 tie under knockout pressure, Messi controls the second leg by dropping deep as Barcelona’s creative hub, completing 73 of 83 passes and adding a composed goal to cap a dominant all-round display against Arsenal.
Minute88'
Score
2-1→3-1
xG
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Impact
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