“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.”
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.
Arturo Vidal loops a cross to the edge of the box and Messi meets it first time with his left foot, catching a difficult waist‑high volley cleanly into the corner to cap a 10/10 performance and bring him to 900 career goal contributions.
Pedro’s looping cross drops for Messi to meet with a crisp first-time left-foot volley, the ball skidding low past the keeper to seal Barcelona’s 3–1 win and register his 160th career goal and 98th in La Liga.
Against Racing Santander with the game still goalless, Messi meets Fàbregas’ clipped pass with a first-time left-foot volley, catching it sweetly on the rise to break the deadlock and register career goal number 251.
A ruthless 8–0 rout turns historic as Messi meets a bouncing cross with a crisp left-foot half-volley, steering it firmly into the corner to complete his hat-trick and bring up his 100th La Liga goal before turning 24.