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Official Career Goal #459La Liga (2014/15)

Lionel Messi #459 vs Villarreal CF

Scored in the 67' minute for FC Barcelona on Dec 18, 2014.

Match Result1 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF
Away Venue • Domestic League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #459 vs Villarreal CF

GK
#10
Messi (8m)
Strike Speed
95km/h
Shot Distance
8meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Left Corner
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Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 18, 2014
TournamentLa Liga
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryLong Range
Assist ProviderSergio Busquets
Career MilestoneGoal #459 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #459 Was Scored

In the 67' minute of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Long Range) set up expertly by Sergio Busquets.

The strike occurred from approximately ~8 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #459 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #459

When did Lionel Messi score goal #459?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #459 on 2014-12-18 playing for FC Barcelona against Villarreal CF in the La Liga (2014/15 season).

What minute was goal #459 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 67' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Villarreal CF (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #459?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Long Range following an assist from Sergio Busquets, from an estimated distance of ~8 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #459 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #459 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.