#738Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona already back in front against Getafe, Messi meets a bouncing ball on his left with a crisp half‑volley that skids through bodies to make it 3–1 and stand as the match‑winner, his 469th La Liga goal and 738th of his career.”
VolleyLeft FootWinning Goal
Year2021
La Liga#469
2020/21'#34
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueHalf Volley
2021#914
La Liga2021-04-22 · 22:00:00
5-2
Barcelona
Getafe
2G1A
Messi drives Barcelona’s league push with a ruthless brace and a slick assist against Getafe, directly shaping a high-scoring win while on a hot scoring streak at age 33.
Minute33'
Score
2-1→3-1
xG0.10
Impact
Winning Goal
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