#527Career GoalMemorable
“Neymar’s incisive assist unlocks a stubborn Celtic at 0–0, with Messi breaking the deadlock in this Champions League group tie to move closer to a century of goals in the competition at strike number 91.”
Year2016
UCL#91
2016/17'#19
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2016#662
UCL · Group2016-11-23 · 19:45:00
Celtic0-2
Barcelona2G
Messi’s clinical brace, including a coolly taken penalty, settles a tricky Champions League group trip to Celtic as he dominates the full 90 minutes and creates big chances on top of his two goals.
Minute24'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Neymar
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