Sneaky free-kick
Barcelona went top of La Liga on Sunday night with a 2-0 win over struggling Recreativo Huelva. This video shows Barça’s opening goal - a cleverly worked free-kick.
The Recreativo defence - expecting a cross - completely overlooked Lionel Messi, who was hiding behind the wall. The Argentinian suddenly appears as Xavi Hernández plays the disguised pass into the box. It was Messi’s seventh league goal this season.
Recreativo are in trouble: one win in 11 games has left them second-from-bottom.
November 17th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
The number three should get an Oscar for the “I’m going to cross this ball into the box” expression on his face!
November 18th, 2008 at 5:20 am
haha That’s Gerard Pique.