#231Career AssistMemorable
“At 1–2 in a Copa del Rey final, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices Alavés open and lets Alcácer push Barcelona into a two-goal lead, capping his 700th senior appearance with assist number 231.”
Knockout Stage
Year2017
Copa del Rey#25
2016/17'#18
2017#700
Copa del Rey · F2017-05-27 · 21:30:00
1-3
Alavés
Barcelona
1G1A
In his 700th senior appearance, Messi tears open the Copa del Rey final by scoring a trademark opener and then slipping the killer assist to restore Barça’s lead, dictating a trophy-winning performance from start to finish.
Minute48'
Score
1-2→1-3
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Paco Alcácer
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