“Against derby rivals Espanyol with the deadlock unbroken, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick over the wall and into the top corner from a difficult angle, a precise set‑piece that stands as the eventual winner and his 312th La Liga goal.”
At 1–1 in the 99th minute against Alavés, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick over the wall and just inside the post beyond a full‑stretch keeper to snatch the league win, sealing career goal 595 and his 369th in La Liga.
Against Sevilla with Barcelona trailing, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick over the wall and inside the top corner from a difficult 0.07 xG position to level the match, bringing up his 302nd La Liga goal and 491st of his career.
Against Sevilla with the game still goalless, Messi whips a left-footed free kick over the wall and inside the near top corner beyond a rooted keeper, breaking the deadlock en route to his hat-trick and reaching 251 La Liga goals.
Against Celta Vigo, Messi whips a second free kick of the night over a leaping wall and inside the top corner from a tough angle to stretch Barça’s lead to 3–1, capping his hat-trick with career goal No. 680 and La Liga strike No. 427.