#194Career AssistMemorable
“With the Barcelona derby locked at 0–0 in a Copa del Rey knockout tie, Messi threads the move that finally breaks Espanyol’s resistance, timing his pass to open the decisive gap for Munir and quietly chalk up career assist number 194.”
Knockout Stage
Year2016
Copa del Rey#19
2015/16'#8
2016#609
Copa del Rey · R16 · 2nd Leg2016-01-13 · 21:00:00
Espanyol0-2
Barcelona1A
In a tense Barcelona Derby Copa del Rey knockout, Messi extends his hot scoring run by turning creator, dictating play over 90 minutes and supplying the key assist that helps Barcelona control the tie against Espanyol.
Minute32'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Munir El Haddadi
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