Official Career Goal #260UEFA Champions League (2010/11)

Lionel Messi #260 vs Manchester City

Scored in the 61' minute for FC Barcelona on Nov 5, 2010.

Match Result4 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Manchester City
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #260 vs Manchester City

GK
#10
Messi (22m)
Strike Speed
94km/h
Shot Distance
22meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Right Corner

Goal Specifications

Match DateNov 5, 2010
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryIndividual Run
Assist ProviderPedro Rodríguez
Career MilestoneGoal #260 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #260 Was Scored

In the 61' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootIndividual Run) set up expertly by Pedro Rodríguez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~22 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #260 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #260

When did Lionel Messi score goal #260?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #260 on 2010-11-05 playing for FC Barcelona against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League (2010/11 season).

What minute was goal #260 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 61' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Manchester City (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #260?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Individual Run following an assist from Pedro Rodríguez, from an estimated distance of ~22 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #260 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #260 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.