#88Career AssistLegendary
“With Barcelona trailing in an El Clásico final, Messi threads the pass that unlocks Madrid’s defence and drags his side level, a pressure-soaked equalizer that also stands as his first assist of the season and the 88th of his career.”
Knockout Stage
Year2011
Supercopa de España#1
2011/12'#1
2011#331
Supercopa de España · F2011-08-14 · 22:00:00
2-2
Real Madrid
Barcelona
1G1A
In a tense Supercopa de España final El Clásico, Messi slices Madrid open with a trademark assist and a cool finish of his own, directly shaping a hard-fought draw in Barcelona’s first-leg title push at age 24.
Minute34'
Score
1-0→1-1
xG
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Impact
Equalizer
Scorer: David Villa
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