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Official Career Goal #344UEFA Champions League (2012/13)

Lionel Messi #344 vs Chelsea FC

Scored in the 20' minute for FC Barcelona on Aug 16, 2012.

Match Result1 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Chelsea FC
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #344 vs Chelsea FC

GK
#10
Messi (22m)
Strike Speed
90km/h
Shot Distance
22meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Right Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateAug 16, 2012
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderPedro Rodríguez
Career MilestoneGoal #344 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #344 Was Scored

In the 20' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Pedro Rodríguez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~22 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #344 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #344

When did Lionel Messi score goal #344?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #344 on 2012-08-16 playing for FC Barcelona against Chelsea FC in the UEFA Champions League (2012/13 season).

What minute was goal #344 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 20' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 1 Chelsea FC (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #344?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Pedro Rodríguez, from an estimated distance of ~22 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #344 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #344 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.