Official Career Goal #279UEFA Champions League (2010/11)

Lionel Messi #279 vs Málaga CF

Scored in the 32' minute for FC Barcelona on Dec 4, 2010.

Match Result3 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Málaga CF
Home Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #279 vs Málaga CF

Wall 9.15m
GK
#10
Messi (17m)
Strike Speed
107km/h
Shot Distance
17meters
Inside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Curling Arc
Expected Goals
0.38xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementBottom Left Corner

Goal Specifications

Match DateDec 4, 2010
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryDirect Free Kick
Assist ProviderJordi Alba
Career MilestoneGoal #279 of 1000 Target
Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #279 Was Scored

In the 32' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Málaga CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left FootDirect Free Kick) set up expertly by Jordi Alba.

The strike occurred from approximately ~17 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 0 scoreline in this home encounter.

Goal #279 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #279

When did Lionel Messi score goal #279?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #279 on 2010-12-04 playing for FC Barcelona against Málaga CF in the UEFA Champions League (2010/11 season).

What minute was goal #279 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 32' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 3 - 0 Málaga CF (Home fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #279?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Direct Free Kick following an assist from Jordi Alba, from an estimated distance of ~17 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #279 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #279 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.