#68Career AssistNotable
“In a tense Barcelona derby still locked at 0–0, Messi threads the move that finally cracks Espanyol’s resistance, timing his combination with Pedro to open the scoring and extend his creative surge with assist number 68 of his career and 10 of the season.”
Year2010
La Liga#46
2010/11'#10
2010#291
La Liga2010-12-18 · 20:00:00
Espanyol1-5
Barcelona2A
In a fiery Barcelona derby during his early peak, Messi extends his hot scoring run by switching to creator-in-chief, dictating play with 72 carries and threading two assists in a dominant 90-minute, man-of-the-match display.
Minute19'
Score
0-0→0-1
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Impact
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Scorer: Pedro
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