#215Career AssistMemorable
“In a Supercopa final deadlocked at 0–0, Messi threads the move that finally unravels Sevilla’s defence, timing his combination play to free Arda Turan for the opener and set Barça on their way, chalking up career assist number 215 in the process.”
Knockout Stage
Year2016
Supercopa de España#4
2016/17'#2
2016#646
Supercopa de España · F · 2nd Leg2016-08-17 · 23:00:00
Barcelona3-0
Sevilla1G1A
In the Supercopa de España final, Messi caps Barcelona’s trophy win by both creating and scoring, delivering a goal and assist as the driving force in yet another show of dominance over Sevilla.
Minute10'
Score
0-0→1-0
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Turan A.
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