#219Career AssistMemorable
“At 3–0 late in a dominant Champions League night against Manchester City, Messi threads a final incisive pass that releases Neymar into space, turning his hat-trick performance into a 4–0 rout and sealing career assist No. 219.”
Hat-trick
Year2016
UCL#26
2016/17'#6
2016#655
UCL · Group · MD 32016-10-19 · 20:45:00
4-0
Barcelona
Manchester City
3G1A
Against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions League group stage, Messi delivered a ruthless hat-trick and a slick assist, turning a high-profile tactical duel into his own showcase. In a game hyped for City’s resurgence, he reminded everyone of the gap that still existed, dismantling an elite Premier League side almost single‑handedly.
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Score
3-0→4-0
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Scorer: Neymar
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