#589Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona still locked at 0–0 in this Copa del Rey knockout tie, Messi latches onto Jordi Alba’s early cutback to break the deadlock and set the tone for a 5–0 rout, adding another strike to his vast cup tally on the way to goal No. 589 of his career.”
Knockout Stage
Year2018
Copa del Rey#45
2017/18'#24
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2018#733
Copa del Rey · R162018-01-11 · 21:30:00
Barcelona5-0
Celta Vigo2G1A
Messi racks up two goals and a slick assist inside 58 minutes to rip open Celta Vigo in a Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie, effectively killing the contest before the hour mark and underlining his ruthless influence in knockout football.
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Score
0-0→1-0
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Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Jordi Alba
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