#293Career AssistNotable
“With Barcelona searching for a breakthrough at 0–0, Messi threads the deadlock-breaking pass that releases Suárez in behind, turning early pressure into the opener and pushing his season tally to 21 assists and 293 for his career.”
Year2020
La Liga#178
2019/20'#21
2020#861
La Liga2020-06-27 · 17:00:00
Celta Vigo2-2
Barcelona2A
In the middle of a three-game scoring drought, Messi turns creator against Celta with two assists and a flood of progressive passes, dictating every Barcelona attack as a 33-year-old playmaking fulcrum.
Minute20'
Score
0-0→0-1
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Impact
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Scorer: Luis Suárez
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Knockout Stage
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ReceiptCarryDribbleShotGoalTeammateUnder PressureWith ballPass
ReceiptCarryDribbleShotPass
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