#21Career AssistNotable
“At 2–1 early in the second half, Messi threads the move that turns Barcelona’s slender lead over Levante into real breathing room, his timing and vision prising open the defence for Eto’o and sealing his 10th assist of a breakout league campaign.”
Year2008
La Liga#11
2007/08'#10
2008#125
La Liga2008-02-24 · 19:00:00
5-1
Barcelona
Levante
1G2A
In a routine Liga outing as a 20-year-old emerging star, Messi quietly dictates Barcelona’s attack with 1 goal, 2 assists and constant progressive carries, turning a straightforward home date with Levante into a showcase of his growing role as the team’s creative hub.
Minute55'
Score
2-1→3-1
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Samuel Eto'o
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