Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo remains top Laliga stars with some of the most iconic goals in the Spanish elite division.
Goals are ends of the game. It excites the fans, separates the tie, lifts the team, and perfects the player and the manager.
Here are the five best goals in La Liga history:
1. Roberto Carlos vs. Barcelona (2003)
Roberto Carlos’ free-kick against Barcelona in 2003 is often cited as the greatest free-kick ever scored. The Brazilian left-back hit the ball with such power and swerve that it bent around the Barcelona wall and into the top corner of the net. The goalkeeper, Víctor Valdés, had no chance of saving it.
2. Fernando Varela vs. Barcelona (2003)
Fernando Varela was a defender who played for Real Betis in the early 2000s. He was known for his long-range shooting, and in 2003 he scored one of the most memorable goals in La Liga history against Barcelona. Varela picked up the ball in his own half and dribbled past several Barcelona players before unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box that flew into the top corner of the net.
3. Lionel Messi vs. Getafe (2007)
Lionel Messi has scored many incredible goals in his career, but one of the most memorable came against Getafe in 2007. Messi picked up the ball in his own half and dribbled past five Getafe players before slotting the ball home past the goalkeeper. It was a goal that showed Messi’s incredible dribbling skills and his ability to beat defenders one-on-one.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Valencia (2011)
Cristiano Ronaldo is another player who has scored many incredible goals in La Liga. One of his most memorable goals came against Valencia in 2011. Ronaldo received the ball on the left wing and then cut inside before unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box that flew into the top corner of the net. It was a goal that showed Ronaldo’s incredible shooting ability and his ability to score goals from all over the pitch.
5. Gareth Bale vs. Barcelona (2014)
Gareth Bale scored many memorable goals for Real Madrid, but one of the most special came against Barcelona in the 2014 Copa del Rey final. Bale received the ball on the left wing and then sprinted past Marc Bartra before slotting the ball home past José Manuel Pinto. It was a goal that showed Bale’s incredible speed and his ability to score goals in big games.
