Pass — Francisco Alcácer García

#556Career GoalMemorable

“Against Real Sociedad, Messi meets a looping ball with a first-time left-foot volley that rockets through traffic to double Barça’s lead just before half-time, capping it as La Liga goal number 341 and career strike 556.”

VolleyLeft Foot

Year2017

La Liga#341

2016/17'#48

Body PartLeft Foot

Shot TypeOpen Play

TechniqueVolley

2017#692

La Liga2017-04-15 · 20:45:00

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.

Minute37'

Score

1-0→2-0

xG0.76

Impact

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