About this goal
Messi is tackled 40 yards from goal, wins it back, then just sprints as fast as possible to leave five Getafe players in his wake, and as the keeper comes out he walks around him and slots in from an acute angle.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 23/30
Again, Messi's tenacity to keep going gets him back in possession, and there's a nutmeg as well as rounding the goalkeeper in there. Something for everyone.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
He gets a little lucky at the beginning but there's no doubting the brilliance of the run and the finish from the angle.
Uniqueness 14/20
Combining beating defenders and scoring from a tight angle is one of his more unique moves.
Importance 5/10
The sixth in an easy aggregate win over Getafe in Copa del Rey.
Standard of Opposition 6/10
Getafe
FootballCritic Verdict
A brilliant Messi goal, arguably not great defending, but running wide and still finding the angle elevates the goal.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Lionel Messi
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Right)
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| 48 |
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