Goal #21

Barcelona vs Getafe (2007)

Lionel Messi scored the 21st goal of his career on April 18, 2007, playing for Barcelona against Getafe in Barcelona, in the Copa del Rey. The goal put Barcelona 2–0 up; the match finished 5–2.

It was his 19th goal for Barcelona and his 1st against Getafe. He scored 2 that day and this was the 1st.

It was his 6th goal of 2007. From here he needed 979 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

April 18, 2007

Team

Barcelona

Opponent

Getafe

Competition

Copa del Rey

City

Barcelona

Score after the goal

2–0

Final score

5–2

Goal in the match

1 / 2