#238Career Goal
Year2012
La Liga#143
2011/12'#41
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueNormal
2012#376
La Liga2012-02-19 · 21:30:00
5-1
Barcelona
Valencia
4G
In the heart of his record-shattering 2011/12 season, Messi dismantled a strong Valencia side with a ruthless four-goal haul in La Liga. The night summed up how unstoppable he was that year: every chance, every run into the box felt inevitable, turning a tricky fixture into a personal showcase of finishing and movement. This match is often cited as one of the clearest snapshots of Messi’s peak scoring dominance in domestic competition.
Minute21'
Score
0-1→1-1
xG0.27
Impact
Equalizer
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