#78Career AssistMemorable
“With the tie finely poised at 0–0 in a Champions League knockout at Arsenal, Messi’s perfectly timed through ball slices the defence open for Villa to break the deadlock, sealing his 20th assist of the season and 78th of his career.”
Knockout Stage
Year2011
UCL#9
2010/11'#20
2011#304
UCL · R16 · 1st Leg2011-02-16 · 19:45:00
Arsenal2-1
Barcelona1A
In a tense Champions League Round of 16 first leg away at Arsenal, Messi orchestrates Barcelona’s attacks with 90% passing and a key assist to put them ahead, extending his dominant European form even as the tie slips away late.
Minute26'
Score
0-0→0-1
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Impact
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Scorer: David Villa
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