#62Career GoalMemorable
“Thierry Henry’s assist unlocks Basel’s resistance as Messi breaks the deadlock in a tight Champions League group match, adding another early-career European goal to his growing tally.”
Year2008
UCL#12
2008/09'#11
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2008#156
UCL · Group2008-11-04 · 20:45:00
Barcelona1-1
Basel1G
Extending his Champions League scoring run, Messi comes off the bench at 21 to net with his only shot in just 31 minutes, keeping Barcelona’s group campaign on track against Basel.
Minute62'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Henry T.
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