#98Career AssistNotable
“With Barcelona already 2–1 up away to Valencia, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that pierces a tense game and gives Fàbregas the goal to restore a two-goal cushion, pushing Messi quietly toward career assist number 100.”
Year2011
La Liga#60
2011/12'#11
2011#340
La Liga2011-09-21 · 22:00:00
2-2
Valencia
Barcelona
2A
Minute76'
Score
2-1→2-2
xG
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Impact
Equalizer
Scorer: Cesc Fàbregas
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