#703Career GoalMemorable
“Jordi Alba’s cutback pops up invitingly and Messi lashes a left‑footed half‑volley through a crowd into the corner, a clean, rising strike that caps his brace and seals career La Liga goal number 444 on the day he reaches 1000 direct goal contributions.”
VolleyLeft Foot
Year2020
La Liga#444
2019/20'#32
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueHalf Volley
2020#867
La Liga2020-07-19 · 17:00:00
0-5
Alavés
Barcelona
2G1A
Messi reaches an absurd 1,000 direct goal contributions with a 2-goal, 1-assist, 10/10 display against Alavés, dictating everything for Barcelona even in a routine league finale.
Minute75'
Score
0-4→0-5
xG0.16
Impact
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Assist: Jordi Alba
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