Goal #498

Barcelona vs Arsenal (2016)

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Lionel Messi scored the 498th goal of his career on March 16, 2016, playing for Barcelona against Arsenal in Barcelona, in the Champions League. The goal put Barcelona 3–1 up; the match finished 3–1.

It was his 449th goal for Barcelona and his 9th against Arsenal.

It was his 24th goal of 2016. From here he needed 502 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date: March 16, 2016
Team: Barcelona
Opponent: Arsenal
Competition: Champions League
City: Barcelona
Score after the goal: 3–1
Final score: 3–1
Goal in the match: 1 / 1

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