Defenders do not often make out three assists.

In the second round match of the Champions League between Tottenham and Barcelona, ??Jordi Alba appeared in the starting lineup..

Already in the 2nd minute of the match, he received an excellent pass from Messi, became close to goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and rolled the ball to Philipp Coutinho, who opened the scoring in the match.

In the second half, Alba scored two more assists, both times assisting Leo Messi.

Thus, Alba became the first defender from 2012, who managed to score three assists in one match. The last such achievement made out Philip Lam in a match against Lille (6: 1).

On football. ua available video review match Tottenham - Barcelona (2: 4).

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