🎥 Lionel Messi passed his penalty to Luis Suárez three years ago

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Blaise Bourgeois·15 February 2019

We cannot believe that it has already been three years since one of the most famous penalties in the history of football was converted.

With Barcelona ahead 3-1 late against Celta Vigo, Lionel Messi stepped up to seemingly complete his brace from the spot.

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However, he would instead lay the ball off to Luis Suárez, who beat a baffled Sergio Álvarez to complete his hat-trick.

🔙 2015/16 🏆 @LaLiga 😍 Leo #Messi ↔ @LuisSuarez9
– Thursday, 14 February 2019

Goals from Ivan Rakitić and Neymar would complete a 6-1 rout in a season that saw Barcelona complete the domestic double.

It was revealed after the match that Messi’s pass was originally intended for Neymar.

However, Suárez had not been told about the plan, and simply beat his team-mate to the ball.

Class or disrespectful?