#37Career AssistMemorable
“At 0–0 in a Champions League group tie, Messi threads the move that finally unpicks Sporting’s resistance, timing his pass to free Henry into space and break the deadlock, a quietly decisive contribution that becomes his 37th career assist and 10th of the season.”
Year2008
UCL#5
2008/09'#10
2008#160
UCL · Group2008-11-26 · 19:45:00
2-5
Sporting CP
Barcelona
1G1A
In a Champions League group tie during his emerging-star years, Messi extends his scoring form with a clinical goal and assist in just 56 minutes, earning Man of the Match as Barcelona overpower Sporting CP.
Minute14'
Score
0-0→0-1
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Impact
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Scorer: Thierry Henry
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