Official Career Goal #492Copa del Rey (2015/16)

Lionel Messi #492 vs Manchester City

Scored in the 83' minute for FC Barcelona on Aug 4, 2015.

Match Result3 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Manchester City
Home Venue • Domestic Cup

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #492 vs Manchester City

GK
#10
Messi (18m)
Strike Speed
84km/h
Shot Distance
18meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Right
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Goal Specifications

Match DateAug 4, 2015
TournamentCopa del Rey
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryIndividual Run
Assist ProviderAndrés Iniesta
Career MilestoneGoal #492 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #492 Was Scored

In the 83' minute of the Copa del Rey clash between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Individual Run) set up expertly by Andrés Iniesta.

The strike occurred from approximately ~18 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 1 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #492 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #492

When did Lionel Messi score goal #492?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #492 on 2015-08-04 playing for FC Barcelona against Manchester City in the Copa del Rey (2015/16 season).

What minute was goal #492 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 83' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 3 - 1 Manchester City (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #492?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Individual Run following an assist from Andrés Iniesta, from an estimated distance of ~18 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #492 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #492 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.