#723Career GoalMemorable
“From a low xG of just 0.03, Messi rifles a left-footed strike past Alavés to double Barça’s lead on the stroke of half-time, turning Busquets’ pass into the eventual winning goal and pushing his La Liga tally to 458 and career total to 723.”
Left FootWinning Goal
Year2021
La Liga#458
2020/21'#19
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2021#901
La Liga2021-02-13 · 21:00:00
5-1
Barcelona
Alavés
2G1A
Messi delivers a ruthless league display at 33, scoring twice and adding a slick assist to drive Barcelona’s response after a defeat and underline his ongoing dominance over Alavés.
Minute46'
Score
1-0→2-0
xG0.03
Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Sergio Busquets
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