About this goal
Messi takes up the quarterback position, pinging in a one-two before spreading the play wide to Jordi Alba. His first-time cross to the edge of the area is then swept home brilliantly by the onrushing Messi.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
A ruthlessly slick move, Messi moving the ball with immense purpose out wide to Alba then completing the long-range one-two by being in the perfect place to slot home.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
Messi often assumes your control is as good as his and in this case it works to perfection.
Uniqueness 11/20
Messi will quite often spread the play and lurk on the edge of the area, and his team-mates are often happy to find him.
Importance 7/10
Opening goal in an away win in Bilbao.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Athletic Bilbao
FootballCritic Verdict
The distance of the one-two is wide but the finish itself is one Messi can complete in his sleep.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Lionel Messi
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Right)
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