Goal #48

Barcelona vs Celtic (2008)

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Lionel Messi scored the 48th goal of his career on February 20, 2008, playing for Barcelona against Celtic in Glasgow, in the Champions League. The goal put Barcelona 3–2 up; the match finished 3–2.

It was his 40th goal for Barcelona and his 2nd against Celtic. He scored 2 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 2nd goal of 2008. From here he needed 952 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date: February 20, 2008
Team: Barcelona
Opponent: Celtic
Competition: Champions League
City: Glasgow
Score after the goal: 3–2
Final score: 3–2
Goal in the match: 2 / 2

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