Goal scored by Lionel Messi against Athletic (May 30, 2015)

About this goal

Messi leaves five Athletic Bilbao defenders in his wake as he dribbles up the touchline, inside the box and then curls his low shot under the jumping Luis Suarez and into the corner of the net.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 30/30

A genius a work, scoring a goal that is among the best ever seen on the highest of stages.

Technical Difficulty 30/30

The odds of him even getting to the box without losing the ball are astronomical, but for him to seal the deal is something quite special indeed.

Uniqueness 19/20

His Getafe goal is the only one that comes close in terms of the amount of defence in his path, yet he is still able to score.

Importance 10/10

The opening goal in a cup final.

Standard of Opposition 7/10

Athletic Bilbao

FootballCritic Verdict

9.6

Even if Messi never plays another match, this goal will be in the top positions of the greatest he's ever scored.

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Goal scorer

Lionel Messi

Forward (Centre),Forward (Right)

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More Great Goals of Lionel Messi

Rank	Name	Fixture	Date
1	Lionel Messi	Real Madrid 0 - 2 Barcelona	Jan 1, 1970
Messi collects the ball from Busquets' toe and proceeds to slalom his way through four Real Madrid defenders before flicking his finish into the far corner with his right foot. Goal type: Individual 9.8 Watch video
2	Lionel Messi	Athletic 1 - 3 Barcelona	May 30, 2015
Messi leaves five Athletic Bilbao defenders in his wake as he dribbles up the touchline, inside the box and then curls his low shot under the jumping Luis Suarez and into the corner of the net. Goal type: Individual 9.6 Watch video
3	Lionel Messi	Real Madrid 2 - 3 Barcelona	Apr 23, 2017
Sergi Roberto covers fully 70 yards running out from full-back, before one-touch moves from Andre Gomes, Jordi Alba and then, clinically, Messi, who drives into the corner for the most sensational of Clasico goals. Goal type: Team 9.6 Watch video
4	Lionel Messi	Barcelona 3 - 1 Arsenal	Jan 1, 1970
Messi closes in on Manuel Almunia and, as the goalkeeper throws himself at his feet, chips the ball up for himself and slots into the net. Goal type: Special 9.5 Watch video
5	Lionel Messi	Barcelona 5 - 2 Getafe	Jan 1, 1970
One of Messi's all-time greats, he collects the ball on the halfway line on the touchline, before running through the entire Getafe backline, rounding the keeper, and squeezing home from a tight angle. Goal type: Individual 9.1 Watch video