#743Career GoalNotable
“Against Celta Vigo, Messi breaks the deadlock by timing a late first-half run to meet Busquets’ lofted ball and guides his header low inside the far post, marking career goal 743 and his 474th in La Liga.”
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Year2021
La Liga#474
2020/21'#39
Body PartHead
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2021#920
La Liga2021-05-16 · 18:30:00
1-2
Barcelona
Celta Vigo
1G
On a frustrating night for Barcelona, Messi extends his late-season scoring run with a towering header and a 10.0-rated all-action display, constantly driving the team forward even as Celta turn the game around.
Minute28'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG0.16
Impact
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Assist: Sergio Busquets
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