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Official Career Goal #487UEFA Champions League (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #487 vs Chelsea FC

Scored in the 17' minute for FC Barcelona on Aug 16, 2015.

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

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #487 vs Chelsea FC

GK
#10
Messi (11m)
Strike Speed
79km/h
Shot Distance
11meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Left
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Goal Specifications

Match DateAug 16, 2015
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderNeymar Jr
Career MilestoneGoal #487 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #487 Was Scored

In the 17' 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 Neymar Jr.

The strike occurred from approximately ~11 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #487 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #487

When did Lionel Messi score goal #487?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #487 on 2015-08-16 playing for FC Barcelona against Chelsea FC in the UEFA Champions League (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #487 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 17' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 2 - 0 Chelsea FC (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #487?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Neymar Jr, from an estimated distance of ~11 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #487 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #487 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.