Official Career Goal #278UEFA Champions League (2010/11)

Lionel Messi #278 vs Arsenal FC

Scored in the 57' minute for FC Barcelona on Mar 18, 2010.

Match Result4 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #278 vs Arsenal FC

GK
#10
Messi (6m)
Strike Speed
90km/h
Shot Distance
6meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Right Corner

Goal Specifications

Match DateMar 18, 2010
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderSergio Busquets
Career MilestoneGoal #278 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #278 Was Scored

In the 57' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootOpen Play) set up expertly by Sergio Busquets.

The strike occurred from approximately ~6 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #278 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #278

When did Lionel Messi score goal #278?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #278 on 2010-03-18 playing for FC Barcelona against Arsenal FC in the UEFA Champions League (2010/11 season).

What minute was goal #278 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 57' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Arsenal FC (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #278?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Sergio Busquets, from an estimated distance of ~6 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #278 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #278 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.