Official Career Goal #209UEFA Champions League (2008/09)

Lionel Messi #209 vs Arsenal FC

Scored in the 22' minute for FC Barcelona on Dec 15, 2008.

Match Result1 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #209 vs Arsenal FC

GK
#10
Messi (18m)
Strike Speed
113km/h
Shot Distance
18meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle

Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 15, 2008
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryPenalty
Career MilestoneGoal #209 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #209 Was Scored

In the 22' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootPenalty).

The strike occurred from approximately ~18 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.79, helping secure a 1 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #209 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #209

When did Lionel Messi score goal #209?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #209 on 2008-12-15 playing for FC Barcelona against Arsenal FC in the UEFA Champions League (2008/09 season).

What minute was goal #209 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 22' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 1 Arsenal FC (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #209?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Penalty, from an estimated distance of ~18 meters (xG value: 0.79).

What milestone does goal #209 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #209 of Lionel Messi's official career tally on the quest toward 1000 career goals. It stands as a crucial competitive goal in his career trajectory.