#54Career GoalNotable
“At 6–1 in stoppage time, Messi darts onto Xavi’s clipped cross and guides a close-range header inside the far post, capping his brace and bringing up career goal number 54.”
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Year2008
La Liga#34
2008/09'#3
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Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
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.
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1-5→1-6
xG0.18
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Assist: Xavi
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