#240Career AssistMemorable
“At 2–0 up in a Copa del Rey knockout tie, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that releases Jordi Alba in behind to effectively kill the contest, capping it as career assist number 240.”
Knockout Stage
Year2018
Copa del Rey#26
2017/18'#9
2018#733
Copa del Rey · R162018-01-11 · 21:30:00
Barcelona5-0
Celta Vigo2G1A
Messi racks up two goals and a slick assist inside 58 minutes to rip open Celta Vigo in a Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie, effectively killing the contest before the hour mark and underlining his ruthless influence in knockout football.
Minute28'
Score
2-0→3-0
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Jordi Alba
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