#724Career GoalLegendary
“From a mere 0.05 xG chance, Messi lashes a left‑footed strike past Alavés to stretch Barcelona’s lead to 4–1, capping a 10/10 masterclass with his 724th career goal and 459th in La Liga.”
Left FootLong Range
Year2021
La Liga#459
2020/21'#20
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2021#901
La Liga2021-02-13 · 21:00:00
Barcelona5-1
Alavés2G1A
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.
Minute75'
Score
3-1→4-1
xG0.05
Impact
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Assist: A. Griezmann
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