Official Career Goal #546UEFA Champions League (2016/17)

Lionel Messi #546 vs Villarreal CF

Scored in the 36' minute for FC Barcelona on May 22, 2016.

Match Result2 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #546 vs Villarreal CF

GK
#10
Messi (24m)
Strike Speed
111km/h
Shot Distance
24meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Right

Goal Specifications

Match DateMay 22, 2016
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderJordi Alba
Career MilestoneGoal #546 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #546 Was Scored

In the 36' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootOpen Play) set up expertly by Jordi Alba.

The strike occurred from approximately ~24 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #546 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #546

When did Lionel Messi score goal #546?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #546 on 2016-05-22 playing for FC Barcelona against Villarreal CF in the UEFA Champions League (2016/17 season).

What minute was goal #546 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 36' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 2 - 1 Villarreal CF (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #546?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Jordi Alba, from an estimated distance of ~24 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #546 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #546 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.