#63Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona still locked at 0–0 against lower-league Benidorm, Messi calmly pounces on a late rebound from close range to finally break the deadlock and secure the Copa del Rey tie, marking career goal number 63.”
Left FootWinning GoalKnockout Stage
Year2008
Copa del Rey#4
2008/09'#12
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeRebound
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2008#158
Copa del Rey · R322008-11-12 · 21:00:00
Barcelona1-0
Benidorm1G
In a tight Copa del Rey Round of 32 tie, 21-year-old Messi plays the full 90 minutes and keeps his scoring run going with the decisive goal that edges Barcelona past Benidorm.
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0-0→1-0
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