Against Atlético’s packed defence at 0–0, Messi takes Suárez’s layoff on the edge of the box and, almost side-on to goal, threads a low left-foot shot precisely inside the far post for a stoppage-time winner and his 428th La Liga goal.

Left FootWinning Goal

@Atlético Madrid0–1Dec 1

From a tight central pocket against Sevilla’s packed line, Messi calmly side-foots a low left-foot finish just inside the post to crack open the 0-0 and set Barcelona’s 5–0 rout in motion, his 94th La Liga goal and eventual winner.

Left FootWinning Goal

vsSevilla5–0Oct 30

From a central position just inside the area, Messi calmly threads a low left-footed strike through a crowd to restore Barcelona’s lead over Real Sociedad, his composed finish standing out as the eventual winning goal and his 170th in La Liga.

Left FootWinning Goal

vsReal Sociedad5–1Aug 19

From a tight central pocket just inside the box, Messi calmly threads a low left‑footed strike through bodies past the keeper, completing his hat-trick against Osasuna and pushing his La Liga tally to 232 career goals.

Left FootHat-trick

vsOsasuna7–0Mar 16