Prolific Argentine forward Lionel Messi registered his 20th assist of his La Liga 2019-20 campaign, equalling the extraordinary tally set by Xavi Hernández just over a decade ago for Barcelona. Messi achieved this landmark feat during Barca's 1-0 win over Real Valladolid on Saturday (July 11). Since the 2006/07 season, the Argentinean forward has registered 10 or more assists in every season apart from 2016/17, when he bagged nine. Barca registered a narrow 1-0 win over Valladolid thanks to an early strike from Arturo Vidal. With this win, the Catalans keep their bleak title-winnings hopes still alive while rivals Real Madrid still remain top of the table with La Liga entering its final game-week soon.

Source: dna July 12, 2020 02:25 UTC