Official Career Goal #480UEFA Champions League (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #480 vs Orlando City SC

Scored in the 11' minute for FC Barcelona on May 24, 2015.

Match Result1 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Orlando City SC
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #480 vs Orlando City SC

GK
#10
Messi (7m)
Strike Speed
114km/h
Shot Distance
7meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Right

Goal Specifications

Match DateMay 24, 2015
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryPenalty
Career MilestoneGoal #480 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #480 Was Scored

In the 11' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Orlando City SC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootPenalty).

The strike occurred from approximately ~7 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.79, helping secure a 1 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #480 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #480

When did Lionel Messi score goal #480?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #480 on 2015-05-24 playing for FC Barcelona against Orlando City SC in the UEFA Champions League (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #480 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 11' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Orlando City SC (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #480?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Penalty, from an estimated distance of ~7 meters (xG value: 0.79).

What milestone does goal #480 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #480 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.