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“In a 5–0 El Clásico demolition already at 2–0, Messi’s perfectly timed through ball slices Real Madrid open for Villa to make it three, capping a masterclass in control and vision on the way to his 65th career assist.”

Year2010

La Liga#43

2010/11'#7

2010#287

La Liga2010-11-29 · 21:00:00

In a ferocious El Clásico, Messi dictates the entire contest from false nine, threading two surgical assists and orchestrating Barcelona’s passing clinic that humiliates Mourinho’s Madrid and defines the peak Guardiola-era dominance.

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Score

2-0→3-0

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Scorer: David Villa

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At 2–0 up in a World Cup semi-final against Croatia, Messi’s twisting run on the right pulls Gvardiol apart and carves out the byline angle for Álvarez to tap in, sealing the final spot and logging career assist 349.

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