Official Career Goal #133UEFA Champions League Final (2008/09)

Lionel Messi #133 vs Manchester United

Scored in the 70' minute for FC Barcelona on May 27, 2009.

Legendary Looping Header in Rome to Win the Treble
Match Result2 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Manchester United
Neutral Venue • Continental Cup

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Legendary Looping Header in Rome to Win the Treble

GK
#10
Messi (8m)
Strike Speed
77km/h
Shot Distance
8meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Header
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Left
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Goal Specifications

Match DateMay 27, 2009
TournamentUEFA Champions League Final
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodHeader
Goal CategoryHeader
Assist ProviderXavi Hernández
Career MilestoneGoal #133 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #133 Was Scored

In the 70' minute of the UEFA Champions League Final clash between FC Barcelona and Manchester United, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Header • Header) set up expertly by Xavi Hernández.

The strike occurred from approximately ~8 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 2 - 0 scoreline in this neutral encounter. This event marked a historic career landmark: Legendary Looping Header in Rome to Win the Treble.

Goal #133 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #133

When did Lionel Messi score goal #133?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #133 on 2009-05-27 playing for FC Barcelona against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League Final (2008/09 season).

What minute was goal #133 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 70' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 2 - 0 Manchester United (Neutral fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #133?

The goal was executed with the Header via a Header following an assist from Xavi Hernández, from an estimated distance of ~8 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #133 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #133 of Lionel Messi's official career tally on the quest toward 1000 career goals. It is officially certified as: "Legendary Looping Header in Rome to Win the Treble".