#94Career AssistMemorable
“With Barcelona trailing at home to Milan in their Champions League opener, Messi threads the equaliser-making pass that slices open a packed defence, restoring control before halftime and adding assist number 94 of his career.”
Year2011
UCL#11
2011/12'#7
2011#338
UCL · Group2011-09-13 · 20:45:00
Barcelona2-2
Milan1A
In the opening Champions League group game, Messi extends a rare four-match scoring drought but still dominates Milan, dictating Barcelona’s attacks and threading the assist that underlines his influence even without finding the net.
Minute36'
Score
0-1→1-1
xG
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Impact
Equalizer
Scorer: Pedro
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