#217Career AssistMemorable
“At 6–0 in a Champions League group opener, Messi still threads the move that releases Suárez for Barcelona’s seventh, turning a routine late flourish into the final touch on a four-goal contribution and his 217th career assist.”
Hat-trick
Year2016
UCL#25
2016/17'#4
2016#651
UCL · Group · MD 12016-09-13 · 20:45:00
7-0
Barcelona
Celtic
3G1A
In Barcelona’s first Champions League outing under Luis Enrique’s final season, Messi shredded a traditionally stubborn Celtic side with a ruthless hat-trick and a sleek assist, turning a potentially tricky opener into a statement rout. His early goal set the tone, and the seamless understanding with Neymar and Suárez made this night a showcase of the MSN era at full power on the European stage.
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Score
6-0→7-0
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Impact
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Scorer: Luis Suárez
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ReceiptCarryDribbleShotUnder PressureWith ballPass
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