#697Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona wobbling after a defeat and still locked at 0–0 on 81 minutes, Messi calmly sends the Real Sociedad keeper the wrong way from the spot to break the deadlock and secure his 438th La Liga goal and 697th of his career.”
Winning Goal
Year2020
La Liga#438
2019/20'#26
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
TechniqueNormal
2020#856
La Liga2020-03-07 · 18:30:00
Barcelona1-0
Real Sociedad1G
Minute81'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG0.78
Impact
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