FC Barcelona this week shared a video of Lionel Messi’s first professional goal, bringing back memories for fans. This moment marked the beginning of one of the most famous careers in soccer history.
Barcelona posts video of Lionel Messi’s first professional goal, fans rave about it
This goal came in 2005 against Albacete. Messi was only 17 at the time and was beginning to establish himself in the club’s first team. The clip shows young Messi running behind the defense at the right time to receive a well-weighted pass from Ronaldinho.
With remarkable composure for a teenager, Messi flicked a delicate chip past the goalkeeper and into the net, showing an early glimpse of the touch, awareness and confidence that would later define his legendary career at La Liga’s powerhouse.
Barcelona’s post resonates with fans
Barcelona’s post immediately struck a chord with supporters, many of whom remember the goal as the first sign that the club had discovered a generational talent. At the time, Messi had not yet established a foothold at the top level, but his calm finish against Albacete was a foreshadowing of what was to come.
That first goal was the beginning of an extraordinary run that saw Messi become Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, win multiple Ballon d’Or awards and help the club win numerous national and international trophies.
The video served as a reminder of how a simple moment with the help of another club legend, Ronaldinho, launched a career that would redefine greatness in the modern game.
Barça ready for match against Albacete
FC Barcelona posted the video of Messi’s first professional goal as the team prepares for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final single-leg match against Albacete at Carlos Belmonte. Head coach Hansi Flick told the media that he was clearly enjoying the competition, saying: “This is exactly what I like about cup competitions. We often get surprising results.”
Frick stressed the need to remain fully focused, regardless of the opposition. “We are constantly analyzing our opponents,” he said. “We have to adapt to their style, their stadium and go on the pitch with the right attitude and mentality. We have to be 100% focused.”
Looking back on the recent good performance, the German commander was satisfied but had some harsh words. “We played very well against Elche on Saturday and I’m very happy, but we still need to improve some small things. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about getting better. And since the game against Chelsea we have improved a lot.”
