#243Career AssistMemorable
“With the Copa del Rey semi-final locked at 0–0, Messi threads the decisive pass that finally pierces Valencia’s block and frees Suárez to make it 1–0, a deadlock-breaking moment that becomes career assist No. 243.”
Winning GoalKnockout Stage
Year2018
Copa del Rey#27
2017/18'#12
2018#739
Copa del Rey · SF · 1st Leg2018-02-01 · 21:30:00
Barcelona1-0
Valencia1A
On a hot scoring streak but kept off the scoresheet, Messi still dominates this Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, dictating play and threading the decisive assist that breaks Valencia’s resistance and earns him Man of the Match.
Minute67'
Score
0-0→1-0
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Luis Suárez
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