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Official Career Goal #177UEFA Champions League (2008/09)

Lionel Messi #177 vs Celtic FC

Scored in the 25' minute for FC Barcelona on Dec 23, 2008.

Match Result1 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Celtic FC
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #177 vs Celtic FC

GK
#10
Messi (9m)
Strike Speed
77km/h
Shot Distance
9meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Left Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 23, 2008
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryIndividual Run
Assist ProviderXavi Hernández
Career MilestoneGoal #177 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #177 Was Scored

In the 25' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Individual Run) set up expertly by Xavi Hernández.

The strike occurred from approximately ~9 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #177 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #177

When did Lionel Messi score goal #177?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #177 on 2008-12-23 playing for FC Barcelona against Celtic FC in the UEFA Champions League (2008/09 season).

What minute was goal #177 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 25' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 1 Celtic FC (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #177?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Individual Run following an assist from Xavi Hernández, from an estimated distance of ~9 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #177 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #177 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.