Goal scored by Lionel Messi against Milan (2012/2013)

About this goal

Barca were under pressure, 2-0 down from the first leg, until Messi set them on their way by drifting between the lines, taking a touch then bending a perfect shot into the top corner.

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Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 20/30

There's much less to this one than most Messi goals, but he turned up here with a brilliant goal when Barca really needed him to.

Technical Difficulty 19/30

For Messi, even under these circumstances, it's an easy finish.

Uniqueness 8/20

A pretty conventional curling shot.

Importance 9/10

The opening goal on the way to a famous Champions League turnaround.

Standard of Opposition 9/10

Milan

FootballCritic Verdict

6.5

It's not the brilliantly executed goal itself, but the context of the situation. Barca needed Messi bad here - he gave them two great goals.

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Goal scorer

Lionel Messi

Forward (Centre),Forward (Right)

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