Goal #22

Barcelona vs Getafe (2007)

Lionel Messi scored the 22nd goal of his career on April 18, 2007, playing for Barcelona against Getafe in Barcelona, in the Copa del Rey. The goal put Barcelona 3–0 up; the match finished 5–2.

It was his 20th goal for Barcelona and his 2nd against Getafe. He scored 2 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 7th goal of 2007. From here he needed 978 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

3–0

Final score

5–2

Goal in the match

2 / 2