Official Career Goal #598Copa del Rey (2018/19)

Lionel Messi #598 vs Real Betis

Scored in the 78' minute for FC Barcelona on Feb 27, 2018.

Match Result2 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Real Betis
Home Venue • Domestic Cup

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #598 vs Real Betis

GK
#10
Messi (20m)
Strike Speed
80km/h
Shot Distance
20meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementTop Bins - Crossbar In

Goal Specifications

Match DateFeb 27, 2018
TournamentCopa del Rey
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderNeymar Jr
Career MilestoneGoal #598 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #598 Was Scored

In the 78' minute of the Copa del Rey clash between FC Barcelona and Real Betis, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootOpen Play) set up expertly by Neymar Jr.

The strike occurred from approximately ~20 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #598 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #598

When did Lionel Messi score goal #598?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #598 on 2018-02-27 playing for FC Barcelona against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey (2018/19 season).

What minute was goal #598 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 78' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Betis (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #598?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Neymar Jr, from an estimated distance of ~20 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #598 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #598 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.