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Official Career Goal #259UEFA Champions League (2010/11)

Lionel Messi #259 vs Chelsea FC

Scored in the 2' minute for FC Barcelona on Oct 22, 2010.

Match Result1 - 1
FC Barcelona vs Chelsea FC
Away Venue • Champions League

Kinetic Strike Telemetry

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Trajectory Simulation • Goal #259 vs Chelsea FC

GK
#10
Messi (20m)
Strike Speed
93km/h
Shot Distance
20meters
Outside Box
Apex Trajectory
0.0m peak
Direct Line
Expected Goals
0.09xG
Left Foot
Goalmouth PlacementUpper 90 Top Left
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Goal Specifications

Match DateOct 22, 2010
TournamentUEFA Champions League
Club / TeamFC Barcelona
MethodLeft Foot
Goal CategoryOpen Play
Assist ProviderLuis Suárez
Career MilestoneGoal #259 of 1000 Target
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Tactical Narrative & Match Significance

How Goal #259 Was Scored

In the 2' minute of the UEFA Champions League clash between FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC, Lionel Messi delivered a decisive finish (Left Foot • Open Play) set up expertly by Luis Suárez.

The strike occurred from approximately ~20 meters out with an expected goal probability (xG) of 0.42, helping secure a 1 - 1 scoreline in this away encounter.

Goal #259 Match Q&A (SEO Facts)

Frequently Asked Questions About Goal #259

When did Lionel Messi score goal #259?

Lionel Messi scored official career goal #259 on 2010-10-22 playing for FC Barcelona against Chelsea FC in the UEFA Champions League (2010/11 season).

What minute was goal #259 scored and what was the final score?

The goal was scored in the 2' minute of the match. The final match result was FC Barcelona 1 - 1 Chelsea FC (Away fixture).

How did Lionel Messi score goal #259?

The goal was executed with the Left Foot via a Open Play following an assist from Luis Suárez, from an estimated distance of ~20 meters (xG value: 0.42).

What milestone does goal #259 represent in Lionel Messi's Road to 1000 Goals?

This represents goal #259 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.