#85Career GoalLegendary
“Against Bayern in a Champions League quarter-final, Messi breaks the deadlock from Samuel Eto’o’s early assist to launch Barcelona’s 4–0 rout, adding another strike to his growing European tally and pushing his Champions League total to 15 at just 21 years old.”
Knockout Stage
Year2009
UCL#15
2008/09'#34
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2009#188
UCL · QF · 1st Leg2009-04-08 · 20:45:00
Barcelona4-0
Bayern Munich2G1A
In a Champions League quarter-final, Messi tears apart Bayern’s defence with a ruthless brace and a slick assist, announcing the 21-year-old as Barcelona’s unstoppable force on the biggest European stage.
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Score
0-0→1-0
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Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Samuel Eto'o
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