From a tight central pocket at 2–0, Messi calmly shapes a low left-foot finish just inside the post, the composed hat-trick strike that caps his 10/10 masterclass and becomes career goal number 427 and his 262nd in La Liga.

Left FootHat-trick

@Dep La Coruña0–4Jan 18

From just outside the D, Messi stands almost square to goal yet threads a low left-footed shot through bodies into the far corner to break Almería’s resistance, a composed league winner that becomes career goal 361 and his 223rd in La Liga.

Left FootWinning Goal

@Almería0–2Sep 28

From a tight central pocket as Espanyol’s back line retreats, Messi calmly guides Adriano’s cutback inside the post with his left foot, a composed third of the night that turns a Barcelona derby hat-trick into yet another four-goal haul in his 76-goal season.

Left FootHat-trick

vsEspanyol4–0May 5

From a crowded central channel with barely any backlift, Messi threads a low left‑foot shot through defenders into the far corner to drag Barça level at 1–1, a deceptively simple equalizer that becomes La Liga goal number 213 and his 343rd career strike.

Left Foot

@Athletic Club2–2Apr 27