#15Career AssistMemorable
“With the Camp Nou tense at 0–0 in a Champions League group tie, Messi threads the move that finally unpicks Rangers’ deep block, timing his combination with Henry to break the deadlock and record his 15th career assist.”
Year2007
UCL#2
2007/08'#4
2007#108
UCL · Group2007-11-07 · 20:45:00
Barcelona2-0
Rangers1G1A
In a Champions League group night at just 20 years old, Messi tears apart Rangers with a goal and a slick assist, dictating Barcelona’s attack over the full 90 minutes to earn Man of the Match and keep their European campaign on track.
Minute6'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Henry T.
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