Goal #8

Barcelona vs Zaragoza (2006)

Lionel Messi scored the 8th goal of his career on February 1, 2006, playing for Barcelona against Zaragoza in Barcelona, in the Copa del Rey. The goal put Barcelona 1–0 up; the match finished 2–1.

It was his 8th goal for Barcelona and his 1st against Zaragoza.

It was his 5th goal of 2006. From here he needed 992 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

February 1, 2006

Team

Barcelona

Opponent

Zaragoza

Competition

Copa del Rey

City

Barcelona

Score after the goal

1–0

Final score

2–1

Goal in the match

1 / 1