#555Career GoalLegendary
“From an xG of just 0.0489, Messi rifles a left-foot strike past Real Sociedad to break the deadlock, turning a low-percentage chance into the opener on his way to career goal 555.”
Left Foot
Year2017
La Liga#340
2016/17'#47
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2017#692
La Liga2017-04-15 · 20:45:00
3-2
Barcelona
Real Sociedad
2G1A
A decisive brace and slick assist from Messi directly tilt a tight league clash against Real Sociedad, extending his hot scoring streak and underlining his all-action influence in Barcelona’s post-defeat response.
Minute17'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG0.05
Impact
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Assist: Luis Suárez
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