#342Career AssistMemorable
“At 2–0 in a Champions League group game, Messi threads the move that releases Neymar in behind to effectively kill off Maccabi Haifa and cap a dominant first-half surge, adding career assist No. 342 and his 11th of the season to a two-goal masterclass.”
Year2022
UCL#38
2022/23'#11
2022#992
UCL · Group2022-10-25 · 21:00:00
Paris Saint-Germain7-2
Maccabi Haifa2G2A
With 2 goals and 2 assists in a Champions League group tie, Messi orchestrates PSG’s attacking avalanche at 35 years old, turning a routine night against Maccabi Haifa into one of his most complete late-career European showcases.
Minute35'
Score
2-0→3-0
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Neymar
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