About this goal
Messi exchanges passes with Ousmane Dembele and homes in on goal, and with at least four PSV defenders between him and goal, he somehow manufactures a space to squeeze the ball into the net.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30
One of those goals where you have to make sure it's actually went into the net, because it just doesn't seem possible. But with Messi, it always is.
Technical Difficulty 23/30
The ability to find a gap where there seems not to be one is one that very few players have.
Uniqueness 14/20
Most of it is classic Messi, but the finish is so wonderful given the sheer proximity of the defenders around him.
Importance 7/10
Opening goal in an away win at PSV.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
PSV
FootballCritic Verdict
A less discussed and more recent goal but is a real insight into how Messi analyses the position of opponents and finds the gaps between them.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Lionel Messi
Forward (Centre),Attacking Midfielder (Centre),Forward (Right)
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