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.
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
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.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Lionel Messi
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Right)
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