About this goal
An absolutely sublime team goal, Messi instigates it by passing around the corner, Antoine Griezmann flicks to Arturo Vidal, who times his backheel deliberately and perfectly into the path of Messi who arrives to slot home.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 27/30
A low-key masterful goal from a team and indeed set of players who don't have the understanding of previously great Barca goals.
Technical Difficulty 27/30
Many moments where this could fall apart but each element is exactly as it should be, and it ends with a lovely slot - with his right foot - from Messi.
Uniqueness 15/20
Quite high in the masterful Barca team goals back catalogue.
Importance 7/10
Winning goal in a crucial home game v Granada.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Granada
FootballCritic Verdict
A high-end team goal from a much-maligned set of players, of course started and finished by Messi.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Lionel Messi
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Right)
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