With the hosts leading 1-0 and Barcelona dominating possession, Leo decided the time had come to end Bilbao's resistance and when the 'Flea' decides something, it doesn't take long for it to happen.
Messi made perfect use of Dembele's pass, which found him in space right on the edge of the box under no pressure from the opposition. So much so that Leo had time to take a touch an mentally pick his spot before pulling the trigger.
The Argentine struck hard and low ans whilst Kepa was well-placed to attempt to deny Messi, the ball found the net before the goalkeeper even reached the ground.
The goal celebration that followed made for rare viewing.
18 de marzo de 2018