#514Career GoalMemorable
“Neymar’s assist springs Messi to double Barcelona’s lead over Celtic in a rampant Champions League opener, a goal that forms part of yet another hat-trick and pushes him to 85 strikes in Europe’s elite competition.”
Hat-trick
Year2016
UCL#85
2016/17'#6
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2016#651
UCL · Group2016-09-13 · 20:45:00
Barcelona7-0
Celtic3G1A
Messi’s 40th career hat-trick arrives in a ruthless Champions League opener against Celtic, as he adds a slick assist to headline Barcelona’s response after a domestic defeat and launch their European campaign in style.
Minute27'
Score
1-0→2-0
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Impact
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Assist: Neymar
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