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Official Career Goal #494La Liga (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #494 vs Arsenal FC

Scored in the 72' minute for FC Barcelona on Aug 12, 2015.

Match Result1 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC
Away Venue • Domestic League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #494 vs Arsenal FC

GK
#10
Messi (8m)
Strike Speed
86km/h
Shot Distance
8meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Right Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateAug 12, 2015
TournamentLa Liga
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderNeymar Jr
Career MilestoneGoal #494 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #494 Was Scored

In the 72' minute of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Arsenal FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Neymar Jr.

The strike occurred from approximately ~8 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #494 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #494

When did Lionel Messi score goal #494?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #494 on 2015-08-12 playing for FC Barcelona against Arsenal FC in the La Liga (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #494 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 72' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 1 Arsenal FC (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #494?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Neymar Jr, from an estimated distance of ~8 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #494 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #494 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.