Masterclass: Best goals of Argentina legend Lionel Messi
vs Bayern Munich (UEFA Champions League, 2015)
In the semi-finals, Messi isolated defender Jérôme Boateng, sent him tumbling with a legendary change of direction, and calmly chipped the ball over Manuel Neuer, the best goalkeeper in the world.
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vs Athletic Bilbao (Copa del Rey Final, 2015)
Hugging the right touchline, Messi beat three Bilbao defenders in a claustrophobic space, drove into the penalty area, and fired a near-post rocket with his left foot.
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vs Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League, 2011)
In a fierce El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu, Messi received a pass from Sergio Busquets, darted past four Real Madrid defenders, and gently steered the ball into the far corner.
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vs Liverpool (UEFA Champions League, 2019)
From nearly 35 yards out, Messi struck a flawless, curling free-kick into the top left corner, leaving goalkeeper Alisson with zero chance.
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vs Real Betis (La Liga, 2019)
Recognizing the goalkeeper was slightly off his line, Messi one-touched an exquisite lob from the left side of the penalty area that gently kissed the underside of the crossbar and went in.
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vs Mexico (FIFA World Cup, 2022)
With Argentinas World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, Messi received the ball just outside the box and unleashed a precise, low daisy-cutter into the bottom corner.
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vs Manchester United (UEFA Champions League Final, 2011)
Breaking a 1-1 deadlock, Messi found space just outside the box and quickly fired an unsavable, low drive past Edwin van der Sar.
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