#175Career AssistMemorable
“With the semi-final still goalless, Messi threads the move that cracks Villarreal’s defence wide open, timing his combination with Neymar to create the first breakthrough and add Copa del Rey assist No.175 of his career, No.20 of a prolific season.”
Knockout Stage
Year2015
Copa del Rey#16
2014/15'#20
2015#559
Copa del Rey · SF · 2nd Leg2015-03-04 · 20:00:00
Villarreal1-3
Barcelona1A
On a hot scoring streak but held without a goal, Messi instead dictates this Copa del Rey semi-final as chief creator, carving Villarreal open with three big chances and a precise assist to earn Man of the Match over the full 90 minutes.
Minute3'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Neymar
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