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Official Career Goal #551La Liga (2017/18)

Lionel Messi #551 vs Celtic FC

Scored in the 13' minute for FC Barcelona on Jan 5, 2017.

Match Result4 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Celtic FC
Away Venue • Domestic League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #551 vs Celtic FC

GK
#10
Messi (19m)
Strike Speed
77km/h
Shot Distance
19meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementLow Driven Middle
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Goal Specifications

Match DateJan 5, 2017
TournamentLa Liga
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderNeymar Jr
Career MilestoneGoal #551 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #551 Was Scored

In the 13' minute of the La Liga clash between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Neymar Jr.

The strike occurred from approximately ~19 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 4 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #551 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #551

When did Lionel Messi score goal #551?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #551 on 2017-01-05 playing for FC Barcelona against Celtic FC in the La Liga (2017/18 season).

What minute was goal #551 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 13' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 4 - 1 Celtic FC (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #551?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Neymar Jr, from an estimated distance of ~19 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #551 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #551 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.