In the 2011 Champions League final against Manchester United, Messi restores Barcelona’s lead at 2–1 from an Iniesta assist, turning the showpiece decisively their way and adding another strike to his growing European tally.

Winning GoalKnockout Stage

@Manchester Utd1–3May 28

From a chance worth just 0.04 xG, Messi threads a brutally difficult left-foot finish past Zaragoza to stretch Barça’s lead to 3–1, capping a two-goal, one-assist masterclass and pushing his career tally to 306 strikes.

Left Foot

vsZaragoza3–1Nov 17

With an xG of just 0.04, Messi whips Xavi’s layoff into the corner from a difficult position to drag Barça level in the Barcelona derby, the first strike of a hat-trick and his 254th La Liga goal.

Left FootHat-trick

vsEspanyol5–1Dec 7

From an xG of just 0.04, Messi lashes a stoppage-time equaliser past Sevilla’s defence, salvaging a 2–2 draw before the whistle and pushing his La Liga tally to 375 and career total to 604 goals.

Left FootLast Minute

@Sevilla2–2Mar 31