#314Career AssistLegendary
“With Argentina protecting a narrow lead deep in a Copa América quarter-final, Messi’s perfectly timed through ball slices Ecuador open to spring Lautaro Martínez clear and double the advantage, a pressure-soaked assist that pushes his side toward the semi-finals and marks career assist number 314.”
Knockout Stage
Year2021
Copa América#16
2020/21'#16
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.
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Score
0-1→0-2
xG
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Impact
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Scorer: Lautaro Martínez
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