#688Career GoalLegendary
“From a mere 0.04 xG chance, Messi lashes a rare low-probability strike past Alavés to stretch Barcelona’s lead to 3–1, capping a dominant display with career goal number 688 and his 432nd in La Liga.”
Left Foot
Year2019
La Liga#432
2019/20'#17
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2019#843
La Liga2019-12-21 · 16:00:00
4-1
Barcelona
Alavés
1G
Minute69'
Score
2-1→3-1
xG0.04
Impact
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Assist: Luis Suárez
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