#589Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona still locked at 0–0 in this Copa del Rey knockout tie, Messi latches onto Jordi Alba’s early cutback to break the deadlock and set the tone for a 5–0 rout, adding another strike to his vast cup tally on the way to goal No. 589 of his career.”
Knockout Stage
Year2018
Copa del Rey#45
2017/18'#24
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2018#733
Copa del Rey · Round of 162018-01-11 · 21:30:00
5-0
Barcelona
Celta Vigo
2G1A
Minute13'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Assist: Jordi Alba
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