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Official Career Goal #246Copa del Rey (2009/10)

Lionel Messi #246 vs Villarreal CF

Scored in the 46' minute for FC Barcelona on Feb 3, 2009.

Match Result3 - 0
FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF
Away Venue • Domestic Cup

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #246 vs Villarreal CF

GK
#10
Messi (18m)
Strike Speed
80km/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 DateFeb 3, 2009
TournamentCopa del Rey
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryLong Range
Assist ProviderLuis Suárez
Career MilestoneGoal #246 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #246 Was Scored

In the 46' minute of the Copa del Rey clash between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Long Range) set up expertly by Luis Suárez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~18 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 3 - 0 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #246 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #246

When did Lionel Messi score goal #246?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #246 on 2009-02-03 playing for FC Barcelona against Villarreal CF in the Copa del Rey (2009/10 season).

What minute was goal #246 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 46' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 3 - 0 Villarreal CF (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #246?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Long Range following an assist from Luis Suárez, from an estimated distance of ~18 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #246 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #246 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.