#720Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona trailing in this Copa del Rey knockout tie, Messi latches onto Griezmann’s pass to haul his side level at 1–1 against Rayo Vallecano, a vital equalizer that also becomes career goal number 720.”
Knockout Stage
Year2021
Copa del Rey#54
2020/21'#16
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2021#896
Copa del Rey · R162021-01-27 · 21:00:00
1-2
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
1G
On a five-game scoring streak, Messi leads Barcelona through a Copa del Rey knockout tie at Rayo with a full‑match, man‑of‑the‑match display capped by a crucial goal to turn the game around after his side falls behind.
Minute69'
Score
1-0→1-1
xG
—
Impact
Equalizer
Assist: A. Griezmann
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