Official Career Goal #240La Liga (2009/10)

Lionel Messi #240 vs New York Red Bulls

Scored in the 27' minute for FC Barcelona on Jan 21, 2009.

Match Result1 - 0
FC Barcelona vs New York Red Bulls
Home Venue • Domestic League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #240 vs New York Red Bulls

GK
#10
Messi (17m)
Strike Speed
96km/h
Shot Distance
17meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Right

Goal Specifications

Match DateJan 21, 2009
TournamentLa Liga
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderJordi Alba
Career MilestoneGoal #240 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #240 Was Scored

In the 27' minute of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and New York Red Bulls, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootOpen Play) set up expertly by Jordi Alba.

The strike occurred from approximately ~17 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #240 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #240

When did Lionel Messi score goal #240?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #240 on 2009-01-21 playing for FC Barcelona against New York Red Bulls in the La Liga (2009/10 season).

What minute was goal #240 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 27' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 0 New York Red Bulls (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #240?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Jordi Alba, from an estimated distance of ~17 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #240 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #240 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.