#646Career GoalLegendary
“From an xG of just 0.03, Messi somehow threads a near-improbable left-foot equaliser past Valencia’s defence to cap his brace and haul Barça level at 2–2, registering La Liga goal number 404 and career strike 646 in the process.”
Left Foot
Year2019
La Liga#404
2018/19'#29
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2019#792
La Liga2019-02-02 · 18:30:00
2-2
Barcelona
Valencia
2G
A determined Messi brace hauls Barcelona back from behind against Valencia, converting a pressure penalty and driving the attack with 8 shots and 3 key passes to preserve their unbeaten league run in a tense regular-season test.
Minute64'
Score
1-2→2-2
xG0.03
Impact
Equalizer
Assist: Arturo Vidal
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