#126Career AssistMemorable
“With Barcelona already 1–0 up in a Champions League group tie, Messi threads the move that doubles the lead and kills Benfica’s resistance, his vision prising open the defence for Fàbregas to finish and sealing career assist No.126.”
Year2012
UCL#18
2012/13'#5
2012#412
UCL · Group2012-10-02 · 19:45:00
Benfica0-2
Barcelona2A
In the midst of a rare three-game Champions League scoring drought, Messi controls the Benfica group-stage tie through creativity instead, delivering two assists and a full-match playmaking clinic to secure a routine win and another MOTM display in his peak years.
Minute55'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Cesc Fàbregas
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