Official Career Goal #498UEFA Champions League (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #498 vs Valencia CF

Scored in the 10' minute for FC Barcelona on Oct 19, 2015.

Match Result3 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #498 vs Valencia CF

GK
#10
Messi (14m)
Strike Speed
90km/h
Shot Distance
14meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Right Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Right
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Goal Specifications

Match DateOct 19, 2015
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodRight Foot
Goal CategoryIndividual Run
Assist ProviderLuis Suárez
Career MilestoneGoal #498 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #498 Was Scored

In the 10' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Right Foot • Individual Run) set up expertly by Luis Suárez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~14 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #498 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #498

When did Lionel Messi score goal #498?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #498 on 2015-10-19 playing for FC Barcelona against Valencia CF in the UEFA Champions League (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #498 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 10' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 3 - 1 Valencia CF (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #498?

The goal was executed with the Right Foot via a Individual Run following an assist from Luis Suárez, from an estimated distance of ~14 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #498 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #498 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.