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Goal #56

Barcelona vs Shakhtar Donetsk (2008)

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Lionel Messi scored the 56th goal of his career on October 1, 2008, playing for Barcelona against Shakhtar Donetsk in Donetsk, in the Champions League. The goal levelled the game at 1–1; the match finished 2–1.

It was his 47th goal for Barcelona and his 1st against Shakhtar Donetsk. He scored 2 that day and this was the 1st.

It was his 10th goal of 2008. From here he needed 944 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date
October 1, 2008
Team
Barcelona
Opponent
Shakhtar Donetsk
Competition
Champions League
City
Donetsk
Score after the goal
1–1
Final score
2–1
Goal in the match
1 / 2