#568Career GoalNotable
“Against Alavés, Messi meets Alcácer’s layoff with a crisp left‑footed half‑volley that skids through bodies and inside the post to seal a 2–0 win and bring him to 351 La Liga goals, 568 in his career.”
VolleyLeft Foot
Year2017
La Liga#351
2017/18'#3
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueHalf Volley
2017#705
La Liga2017-08-26 · 18:15:00
Alavés0-2
Barcelona2G
A relentless brace breaks Alavés down as Messi fires 2 goals from 10 shots, turning a tight early-season league test into a controlled Barcelona win while dictating play with 3 key passes and 25 progressive carries.
Minute66'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG0.17
Impact
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Assist: Paco Alcácer
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