Official Career Goal #520UEFA Champions League (2016/17)

Lionel Messi #520 vs AC Milan

Scored in the 39' minute for FC Barcelona on Sep 3, 2016.

Match Result2 - 0
FC Barcelona vs AC Milan
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #520 vs AC Milan

GK
#10
Messi (18m)
Strike Speed
90km/h
Shot Distance
18meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementTop Bins - Crossbar In

Goal Specifications

Match DateSep 3, 2016
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderAndrés Iniesta
Career MilestoneGoal #520 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #520 Was Scored

In the 39' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and AC Milan, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootOpen Play) set up expertly by Andrés Iniesta.

The strike occurred from approximately ~18 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #520 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #520

When did Lionel Messi score goal #520?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #520 on 2016-09-03 playing for FC Barcelona against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League (2016/17 season).

What minute was goal #520 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 39' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 2 - 0 AC Milan (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #520?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Andrés Iniesta, from an estimated distance of ~18 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #520 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #520 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.