About this goal
Messi collects the ball surrounded by three players but he somehow unlocks the space before calmly slotting the ball into the corner.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 22/30
The defending could be better but the ability to find space where there is none is what is so compelling.
Technical Difficulty 21/30
Atletico in truth make it a little too easy, but there is the calm, low finish that finds the far inside-netting.
Uniqueness 12/20
Messi himself was on fire at this point and has some superior ones.
Importance 5/10
In an away defeat to Atletico.
Standard of Opposition 8/10
Atletico Madrid
FootballCritic Verdict
More fondly remembered that perhaps it should have been, because it came in an incredible contest, but it is still a showcase of Messi's spatial awareness.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Lionel Messi
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Right)
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