#313Career AssistLegendary
“In a tense Copa América quarter-final locked at 0–0, Messi threads a perfectly timed pass that slices Ecuador open and springs De Paul through to break the deadlock, a pressure-breaking contribution that also registers career assist number 313.”
Knockout Stage
Year2021
Copa América#15
2020/21'#15
2021#927
2021 Copa América · Quarter-Final2021-07-03 · 22:00:00
0-3
Ecuador
Argentina
1G2A
With Argentina chasing their first major title in years, Messi completely took over this Copa América quarter-final against a dangerous Ecuador side. He carved them open with two perfectly timed assists before sealing the night with a trademark free-kick, embodying the leader and playmaker he had grown into for the national team. This performance cemented the sense that Argentina’s run to the trophy was being driven by a focused, all‑action Messi at the peak of his influence.
Minute40'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG
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Impact
Winning Goal
Scorer: Rodrigo De Paul
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