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Official Career Goal #612UEFA Champions League (2018/19)

Lionel Messi #612 vs Valencia CF

Scored in the 11' minute for FC Barcelona on Jan 14, 2018.

Match Result4 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #612 vs Valencia CF

GK
#10
Messi (16m)
Strike Speed
94km/h
Shot Distance
16meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Right
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Goal Specifications

Match DateJan 14, 2018
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryIndividual Run
Assist ProviderDani Alves
Career MilestoneGoal #612 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #612 Was Scored

In the 11' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Individual Run) set up expertly by Dani Alves.

The strike occurred from approximately ~16 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #612 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #612

When did Lionel Messi score goal #612?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #612 on 2018-01-14 playing for FC Barcelona against Valencia CF in the UEFA Champions League (2018/19 season).

What minute was goal #612 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 11' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Valencia CF (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #612?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Individual Run following an assist from Dani Alves, from an estimated distance of ~16 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #612 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #612 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.