Messi free-kick stunner vs Liverpool wins UEFA goal of the season (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi’s stunning free-kick goal for Barcelona against Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final has been voted UEFA's goal of the season.
Barca skipper Messi curled the left-footed strike past Liverpool keeper Alisson and into the top corner from 25 yards out at the Nou Camp to put his team 3-0 up on the night.
The goal beat contenders from the likes of long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo to be voted the best of the 2018/19 season on the UEFA website.
...and here it is 👏🔵🔴 A stunning free-kick from the @FCBarcelona captain! #UCL | #GoalOfTheSeasonpic.twitter.com/nUHfJVPuBl
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 9, 2019
The strike from the Argentine magician had seemingly put Barcelona on course for the final of the competition, but they famously collapsed to a 4-0 defeat in a remarkable second-leg reversal at Anfield.
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This week Messi was announced as among the three nominees for the best forward in the Champions League last season, alongside Ronaldo and Liverpool striker Sadio Mane.
These 3 = 🔥🔥🔥Who's your 2018/19 #UCL Forward of the Season? 🤔#UEFAawards
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 8, 2019
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is also in the running for the FIFA Best Men’s Player award, which will be announced in September.
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