Assist #359 vs FC Cincinnati · 2023-08-23

#359Career AssistMemorable

“At 90+7' of a U.S. Open Cup semi-final with Inter Miami seconds from elimination at 1–2, Messi’s delivery creates the decisive opening for Campana to level, a late-late equalizer that caps his 359th career assist and keeps the cup run alive.”

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Year2023

U.S. Open Cup#2

2023#3

2023#1036

U.S. Open Cup · SF2023-08-23 · 19:00:00

In a draining 120-minute U.S. Open Cup semi-final, Messi breaks his scoring streak to become a pure creator, dictating play and delivering two clutch assists that drag Inter Miami to penalties and keep their trophy dream alive.

Minute97'

Score

2-1→2-2

xG

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Impact

Equalizer

Scorer: Leonardo Campana

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At 1–0 down in stoppage time of a Champions League semi-final, Messi’s perfectly weighted layoff at the edge of a packed Chelsea box unlocks the only shooting lane Iniesta needs, turning looming elimination into a last-gasp equalizer and his 45th career assist.

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With Barcelona trailing in an El Clásico final, Messi threads the pass that unlocks Madrid’s defence and drags his side level, a pressure-soaked equalizer that also stands as his first assist of the season and the 88th of his career.

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Trailing 0–1 in a Copa del Rey quarter-final, Messi threads the pass that finally pierces Athletic’s back line and springs Suárez through, an equalising assist that shifts the tie’s momentum and quietly becomes career setup number 195.

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#359Career AssistMemorable

“At 90+7' of a U.S. Open Cup semi-final with Inter Miami seconds from elimination at 1–2, Messi’s delivery creates the decisive opening for Campana to level, a late-late equalizer that caps his 359th career assist and keeps the cup run alive.”

Last MinuteKnockout Stage

Year2023

U.S. Open Cup#2

2023#3

2023#1036

U.S. Open Cup · SF2023-08-23 · 19:00:00

In a draining 120-minute U.S. Open Cup semi-final, Messi breaks his scoring streak to become a pure creator, dictating play and delivering two clutch assists that drag Inter Miami to penalties and keep their trophy dream alive.

Minute97'

Score

2-1→2-2

xG

—

Impact

Equalizer

Scorer: Leonardo Campana

Similar Assists

Assist#45

2009

At 1–0 down in stoppage time of a Champions League semi-final, Messi’s perfectly weighted layoff at the edge of a packed Chelsea box unlocks the only shooting lane Iniesta needs, turning looming elimination into a last-gasp equalizer and his 45th career assist.

Last MinuteKnockout Stage

With Barcelona trailing in an El Clásico final, Messi threads the pass that unlocks Madrid’s defence and drags his side level, a pressure-soaked equalizer that also stands as his first assist of the season and the 88th of his career.

Trailing Uruguay in a Copa América quarter-final, Messi takes control as Argentina’s creative hub and threads the move that unlocks the defence for Higuaín’s leveller, a pressure-soaked equalizer that also marks career assist number 87 and his 29th of the season.

Trailing 0–1 in a Copa del Rey quarter-final, Messi threads the pass that finally pierces Athletic’s back line and springs Suárez through, an equalising assist that shifts the tie’s momentum and quietly becomes career setup number 195.

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