#160Career AssistNotable
“With Barcelona already ahead, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices Levante’s defence to give Rakitić a free strike for 2–0, underlining his control of the match and bringing up career assist number 160.”
Year2014
La Liga#98
2014/15'#5
2014#523
La Liga2014-09-21 · 21:00:00
0-5
Levante
Barcelona
1G2A
In early-season cruise control at Levante, Messi dictates everything from deep, threading four through balls and creating three big chances as he racks up a goal and two assists in a dominant playmaking display at the heart of Barcelona’s winning run.
Minute44'
Score
0-1→0-2
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Rakitić I.
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