#736Career GoalMemorable
“In the Copa del Rey final, Messi caps Barcelona’s dominance by finishing off Jordi Alba’s assist for the fourth against Athletic Club, sealing the trophy with his second of the night and pushing his career tally to 736 goals.”
Knockout Stage
Year2021
Copa del Rey#56
2020/21'#32
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2021#913
Copa del Rey · F2021-04-17 · 21:30:00
0-4
Athletic Club
Barcelona
2G
Messi’s second-half brace in the Copa del Rey final rips open Athletic Club, turning a tense showpiece into a coronation and delivering another major trophy at age 33 after Barça had come into the game off a defeat.
Minute72'
Score
0-3→0-4
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Jordi Alba
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