Official Career Goal #581UEFA Champions League (2017/18)

Lionel Messi #581 vs Arsenal FC

Scored in the 56' minute for FC Barcelona on May 11, 2017.

Match Result2 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #581 vs Arsenal FC

Wall 9.15m
GK
#10
Messi (12m)
Strike Speed
101km/h
Shot Distance
12meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Curling Arc
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Header
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle

Goal Specifications

Match DateMay 11, 2017
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodHeader
Goal CategoryDirect Free Kick
Career MilestoneGoal #581 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #581 Was Scored

In the 56' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (HeaderDirect Free Kick).

The strike occurred from approximately ~12 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #581 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #581

When did Lionel Messi score goal #581?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #581 on 2017-05-11 playing for FC Barcelona against Arsenal FC in the UEFA Champions League (2017/18 season).

What minute was goal #581 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 56' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 2 - 0 Arsenal FC (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #581?

The goal was executed with the Header via a Direct Free Kick, from an estimated distance of ~12 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #581 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #581 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.