#263Career AssistNotable
“With Barcelona still locked at 0–0 away to Levante, Messi threads the move that finally pulls their defence apart and springs Suárez free, breaking the deadlock and starting a five-goal rout on the night he moves closer to 900 career goal contributions.”
Hat-trick
Year2018
La Liga#158
2018/19'#11
2018#784
La Liga · Matchday 162018-12-16 · 20:45:00
0-5
Levante
Barcelona
3G2A
Away to a dangerous Levante side that had beaten Barça the previous season, Messi turned a tricky league fixture into a personal exhibition. He orchestrated the game from deep, then blew it open with a blistering 17‑minute hat-trick and two assists, showcasing total control over a La Liga match from start to finish. This performance is a textbook example of Messi deciding a tough away game almost single-handedly in the middle of the title race.
Minute35'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Luis Suárez
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