#520Career GoalMemorable
“With Barcelona already ahead, Messi latches onto an Iniesta assist to double the lead against Guardiola’s Manchester City, the centerpiece goal of a ruthless Champions League group-stage hat-trick and his 88th strike in the competition.”
Hat-trick
Year2016
UCL#88
2016/17'#12
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
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2016#655
UCL · Group · MD 32016-10-19 · 20:45:00
4-0
Barcelona
Manchester City
3G1A
Against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions League group stage, Messi delivered a ruthless hat-trick and a slick assist, turning a high-profile tactical duel into his own showcase. In a game hyped for City’s resurgence, he reminded everyone of the gap that still existed, dismantling an elite Premier League side almost single‑handedly.
Minute61'
Score
1-0→2-0
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Andrés Iniesta
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