#53Career GoalMemorable
“Iniesta’s lofted pass drops perfectly for Messi to meet with a first-time left-foot volley, catching it sweetly and sending a rising strike past Sporting Gijón to cap his brace and register career goal No.53.”
VolleyLeft Foot
Year2008
La Liga#33
2008/09'#2
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueVolley
2008#146
La Liga2008-09-21 · 21:00:00
1-6
Sporting Gijón
Barcelona
2G1A
Messi racks up a brace and an assist in 90 relentless minutes against Sporting Gijón, driving Barcelona’s early‑season recovery with constant dribbles and progressive carries that turn a routine league outing into a statement of attacking dominance.
Minute85'
Score
1-4→1-5
xG0.18
Impact
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Assist: Andrés Iniesta
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