Lionel Messi’s best moments at Barcelona

The era of Lionel Messi at the Catalan club is over after 21 years due to the strict financial rules of LaLiga. Let’s recall the Argentine striker’s greatest moments. Whether it’s the first goal, the hat-trick or the most important trophies.

First goal for Barcelona, Barcelona – Albacete 2::0, 1 May 2005

The young Argentine took to the pitch during the match. He came on shortly after the substitution. The goal, which was assisted by Ronaldinho, was disallowed. The second time, however, everything was fine. Note that both goals are almost authentic.

First hat-trick for Barcelona, Barcelona – Real Madrid 3:3, 10 March 2007

The first hat-trick for Barcelona and against Real Madrid. And in the second season since the opening goal.

First Champions League final, Barcelona – Manchester United 2: 0, 27 May 2009

The match played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome was won by Barcelona 2: 0. Samuel Eto’o scored in the first half and Lionel Messi in the second. However, Xavi was voted man of the match by UEFA. Barcelona also won the Spanish league and cup this season.

Messi won the Champions League with Barcelona back in 2006, but as a youth player he was not even nominated for the final against Arsenal.

First Ballon d’Or win, 6 December 2009

Lionel Messi won by a record margin of 240 points over the 2008 winner Cristiano Ronaldo. He has managed to win 5 more times in his career so far.

Another Champions League win, Barcelona – Manchester United 3-1, 28 May 2011

The second final in three years and again Manchester United, moreover at Wembley in England. Barcelona managed to do well this time too. The first half ended 1-1 after goals from Pedro and Rooney. In the second half, however, only Barcelona dominated, winning the game 3-1 after goals from Messi and David Villa.

Fourth Champions League triumph, Juventus – Barcelona 1:3, 6 June 2015

Barcelona defeated Juventus 3-1 this time at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The score was still 1-1 with twenty minutes to go, but then Suárez struck. Neymar put the nail in the Old Lady’s coffin in the 97th minute.

Most goals for one club, Valladolid – Barcelona 0:3, 22 December 2020

Messi broke the record long held by Brazilian Pele when he scored his 644th goal for Barcelona. He contributed one goal to Valladolid’s win over Real.

Messi eventually stopped at number 672 for Barcelona. He added 305 assists to that many goals. Apart from 4 earned cups, he won 10 times LaLiga, 7 times Spanish Cup, 8 times Spanish Super Cup and 3 times World Club Championship. To this he added a large number of individual trophies.

Source: BR Football