#292Career GoalLegendary
“In a tense Clásico with Barcelona trailing 0–1, Messi lashes a left‑footed half‑volley through the crowd from close range, the ball skidding up off the turf to level the game and push him to 176 La Liga goals and 292 overall.”
VolleyLeft Foot
Year2012
La Liga#176
2012/13'#13
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
TechniqueHalf Volley
2012#413
La Liga2012-10-07 · 19:50:00
2-2
Barcelona
Real Madrid
2G
At the Bernabéu in a peak-era Clásico, Messi dragged Barcelona to a draw with a brace, including a stunning long-range free kick that silenced the home crowd. In a match billed as Messi vs Ronaldo, he answered the pressure with another iconic Madrid performance that underlined his status as the defining player of the rivalry.
Minute31'
Score
0-1→1-1
xG0.59
Impact
Equalizer
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