#730Career GoalMemorable
“Against PSG in a Champions League Round of 16 tie, Messi hauls Barcelona level at 1–1 from Pedri’s assist, keeping their hopes alive on a night that brings up his 120th goal in the competition and 730th of his career.”
Knockout Stage
Year2021
UCL#120
2020/21'#26
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2021#908
UCL · R16 · 2nd Leg2021-03-10 · 21:00:00
1-1
Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona
1G
In a high-pressure Champions League Round of 16 tie, Messi hammers in a stunning long-range strike and drives Barça’s attack for 90 minutes, keeping their faint comeback hopes alive against PSG despite a missed penalty.
Minute37'
Score
1-0→1-1
xG
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Impact
Equalizer
Assist: Pedri
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