Lionel Messi will always remember one strike in his incredible streak of 848 goals in his great career. We will also be surprised to hear that.
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi gave a surprising answer when asked which was his favorite goal among his 848 goals. That was the goal that caused rival Real Madrid to collapse in an El Clasico match.
Lionel Messi’s remarkable career is one of the most enviable in sport, with goals, victories and trophies defining an era in football. But for him, one moment against Real Madrid stands out above the rest.
Messi’s superior ability to touch the ball in front of goal and his talent for playing football have brought many benefits to the club and national team. Quickly becoming Barcelona’s talisman after his debut in 2005, he spent most of his career at the Nou Camp.
By the time of his departure in 2021, he had scored 672 goals for the Camp Nou team – and won all possible achievements and titles at the club level during this period.
After 2 years with PSG, he moved to Inter Miami, with his total career goals currently at 848. Despite scoring in the Champions League final for Barcelona and twice leading Argentina to the World Cup, But it turns out he doesn’t consider these goals the best.
In fact, the goal he is most proud of is a classic solo shot, passing the ball past 4 Real players and then kicking into the opponent’s net. That goal took place right at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu sanctuary, in the semi-finals of the Champions League in the 2010/11 season.
Messi almost single-handedly defeated Real with his skillful performance. After breaking the deadlock in the 76th minute, he moved the ball and passed four defenders Lassana Diarra, Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol and Marcelo, before beating goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
At the time, the two teams were facing off in a fierce battle for dominance in both La Liga and the Champions League, with the rivalry between managers Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho at the height of their hostility. .
The goal helped the La Liga giants secure a ticket to the grand final at Wembley Stadium, where they eventually beat Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man United 3-1.
Explaining the reasons behind his choice, he told France Football: “Well, I always say that special goals are important. For me, this goal is more special than the goal in the Champions final League or the World Cup final.”