#46Career AssistMemorable
“At 3–1 in the Copa del Rey final, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices open Athletic’s tired back line, gifting Xavi the space to kill off the contest and cap his own breakout season with assist number 19.”
Knockout Stage
Year2009
Copa del Rey#2
2008/09'#19
2009#197
Copa del Rey · F2009-05-13 · 22:00:00
Athletic Club1-4
Barcelona1G1A
In the Copa del Rey final, a 21-year-old Messi drives Barcelona’s comeback with a goal and a precise assist, turning a tense showpiece into his first domestic cup triumph as a rising leader of the Guardiola era.
Minute63'
Score
1-3→1-4
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Xavi
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