#130Career AssistNotable
“At 1–0 early in the second half, Messi threads the move that doubles Barça’s lead against Málaga, timing his pass to pull the defense apart and give Fàbregas a clear route to goal, a quietly incisive contribution that becomes career assist number 130.”
Year2013
La Liga#78
2012/13'#9
2013#433
La Liga2013-01-13 · 21:00:00
1-3
Málaga
Barcelona
1G2A
In the middle of a red‑hot scoring streak, Messi dictates Barça’s league trip to Málaga with a goal and two perfectly weighted assists, extending his flawless personal record against them to nine wins and nine goals in nine games.
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Score
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Cesc Fàbregas
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