From a tight central pocket against Sevilla’s back line, Messi calmly lifts a delicate left‑footed lob over the advancing keeper to double Barça’s lead, a serene finish that also brings up his 150th La Liga goal.

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@Sevilla0–2Mar 17

Trailing Valencia 0–1, Messi meets the rebound with a rising left-foot half-volley that explodes through bodies to drag Barcelona level, a technically demanding equalizer that becomes La Liga goal number 471 and career strike 740.

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@Valencia2–3May 2

From a tight central lane with defenders closing, Messi delicately lifts a left‑footed lob over the advancing keeper to double Barcelona’s lead, his composure and touch turning a routine chance into a signature chip and sealing the eventual winner en route to career goal 311.

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vsAthletic Club5–1Dec 1

A rising half‑volley with his left foot off Alexis Sánchez’s assist doubles Barcelona’s lead on Betis, the clean first-time contact sending the ball skimming past the keeper for career goal 231 and La Liga strike 137.

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vsReal Betis4–2Jan 15