Goal #187

Barcelona vs Arsenal (2011)

Lionel Messi scored the 187th goal of his career on March 8, 2011, playing for Barcelona against Arsenal in Barcelona, in the Champions League. The goal put Barcelona 1–0 up; the match finished 3–1.

It was his 171st goal for Barcelona and his 5th against Arsenal. He scored 2 that day and this was the 1st.

It was his 18th goal of 2011. From here he needed 813 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

March 8, 2011

Team

Barcelona

Opponent

Arsenal

Competition

Champions League

City

Barcelona

Score after the goal

1–0

Final score

3–1

Goal in the match

1 / 2