#653Career GoalMemorable
“At 2–1 in a tense second leg, Messi receives Busquets’ pass on the edge of the box and, with his body almost square to goal, calmly threads a low right-footed finish through defenders to restore a two-goal cushion and move to 108 Champions League strikes.”
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Year2019
UCL#108
2018/19'#36
Body PartRight Foot
Shot TypeField Goal
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2019#801
UCL · Round of 162019-03-13 · 21:00:00
5-1
Barcelona
Lyon
2G2A
On a tense Champions League knockout night with the tie still finely balanced, Messi dismantled Lyon with a ruthless all-round display. From a cheeky Panenka penalty to a mazy solo run and two perfectly timed assists, he took control of the game just as Lyon threatened a comeback, turning a potentially nervy second leg into a statement win. This match stands out as one of his most complete performances on a big European stage.
Minute78'
Score
2-1→3-1
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Impact
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Assist: Sergio Busquets
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