05. Messi goal vs. Bayern (2014/15)

This goal happened during the 2014/2015 UEFA Champions League semi-final. Barcelona faced Bayern Munich, and Messi scored two crucial goals in that match.

In this specific and memorable goal, Messi approached the goalkeeper’s area so fast that a Bayern defender fell down while trying to get the ball from him. Messi’s goal occurred when he received a pass from Ivan Rakitić and then dribbled past Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng, who fell down. 

After evading Boateng’s challenge, Messi calmly chipped the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to find the back of the net.

This video showcases perfectly why Messi is one of the most popular players in football history. His achievements speak for themselves: Messi holds numerous records, including the most goals in a calendar year, the most goals in a European club season, and the most goals in a European club calendar year.