Against derby rivals Espanyol with the deadlock unbroken, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick over the wall and into the top corner from a difficult angle, a precise set‑piece that stands as the eventual winner and his 312th La Liga goal.

Left FootWinning Goal

vsEspanyol5–0May 8

From just inside the box, Messi stands almost square to goal and threads a low left‑footed strike through a crowd into the far corner to finally break Alavés’ resistance, a deadlock‑breaker that also marks his 350th La Liga goal.

Left FootWinning Goal

@Alavés0–2Aug 26

At 1–1 in the 99th minute against Alavés, Messi whips a left‑footed free kick over the wall and just inside the post beyond a full‑stretch keeper to snatch the league win, sealing career goal 595 and his 369th in La Liga.

Left FootWinning Goal

vsAlavés2–1Jan 28

With Atlético’s defence retreating late on, Messi pauses at the edge of the box and then whips a low left‑footed shot just inside the far post, doubling Barça’s lead and recording career goal 660.

Left Foot

vsAtlético Madrid2–0Apr 6