#72Career AssistNotable
“At 3–0 up against Deportivo late on, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that pulls open a tired defence and gives Pedro a simple finish, capping a dominant display with his second assist and 72nd of his Barcelona career.”
Year2011
La Liga#49
2010/11'#14
2011#294
La Liga2011-01-08 · 22:00:00
Dep La Coruña0-4
Barcelona1G2A
Messi bends in a precise free-kick and adds two defence-splitting assists, orchestrating Barcelona’s attack for 90 minutes in a routine league win over Deportivo that underlines his growing role as the team’s creative hub at 23.
Minute81'
Score
0-3→0-4
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Pedro
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ReceiptCarryDribbleShotGoalTeammateUnder PressureWith ballPass
ReceiptCarryDribbleShotPass
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