#81Career GoalNotable
“With Barcelona wobbling after a winless five-game run, Messi calmly buries a first-half penalty to put Athletic two goals down and restore control on the way to his 30th goal of the season and 81st of his career.”
Year2009
La Liga#49
2008/09'#30
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypePenalty
TechniqueNormal
2009#181
La Liga2009-03-07 · 20:00:00
Barcelona2-0
Athletic Club1G
Minute31'
Score
1-0→2-0
xG0.78
Impact
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