#119Career AssistNotable
“With Barcelona briefly pegged back at 1–1, Messi threads the pass that slices Rayo open and restores the lead for Kéita, another precise contribution in a seven-goal rout that also pushes him toward his absurd 70-goal season and career assist No. 119.”
Year2012
La Liga#70
2011/12'#32
2012#393
La Liga2012-04-29 · 21:30:00
0-7
Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona
2G2A
Messi reaches an absurd 70-goal season landmark with a two-goal, two-assist demolition of Rayo in La Liga, dictating the entire attack as Barcelona run riot in Round 35.
Minute38'
Score
0-2→0-3
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Seydou Kéita
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