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Official Career Goal #304UEFA Champions League (2011/12)

Lionel Messi #304 vs Espanyol

Scored in the 68' minute for FC Barcelona on Dec 21, 2011.

Match Result4 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Espanyol
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #304 vs Espanyol

GK
#10
Messi (12m)
Strike Speed
94km/h
Shot Distance
12meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementTop Bins - Crossbar In
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Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 21, 2011
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Career MilestoneGoal #304 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #304 Was Scored

In the 68' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Espanyol, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play).

The strike occurred from approximately ~12 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #304 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #304

When did Lionel Messi score goal #304?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #304 on 2011-12-21 playing for FC Barcelona against Espanyol in the UEFA Champions League (2011/12 season).

What minute was goal #304 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 68' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Espanyol (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #304?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play, from an estimated distance of ~12 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #304 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #304 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.