Verve, vivacity and a very good goal.
And despite losing his footing, he managed to regain his composure to curl a majestic finish into the far corner.Napoli were now just spectators in the Messi show as he thumped home from close range following a superb Frenkie De Jong cross. Who's familiar with this stage and who's in uncharted territory? We've come to a stage in Messi's Barcelona career where he is truly indispensable to this side. Barcelona in Subscribe to our newsletter with predictions for free
All rights reserved. UEFA Champions League First Knockout Round. Last updated: Sunday 9 August 2020 Napoli made a strong start to the game, but didn't take their chances and against Barcelona's fire power and Messi in this form it was a job limiting the home side to just three goals.
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might interest you. Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (Agg 4-2): Lionel Messi spearheads charge to quarter-finals Barcelona celebrate Lionel Messi's goal against Napoli As the Barcelona man headed home the Napoli defender was on the floor having been blocked off by Suarez too easily. But the electricity faded, the second half became attritional and while there's no question which team should have progressed, there's lots of work left if Messi and Co are to reach the summit in Lisbon.Napoli made a strong start to the game, but didn't take their chances and against Barcelona's fire power and Messi in this form it was a job limiting the home side to just three goals.
When you select teams we will show you: direct matches stats, Barcelona have reached the quarter-finals for the 13th season running after a first-half blitz ended Napoli's hopes.First-half goals from Clément Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez set up an evening of relative comfort for Barcelona.Barcelona had an early scare – Dries Mertens hitting outside of post with the whistle for kick-off still ringing in the ears – but from the moment Clément Lenglet headed in the opener it was one-way traffic until just before the break. Champions League schedule 2020 First-half goals from Clément Lenglet, Lionel … In 23 (76.67%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. The replays clearly showed the foul by Koulibaly and Suarez, with Messi receiving treatment, smashed home the penalty.The three-goal cushion only lasted three minutes though with Napoli keeping themselves within touching distance by winning a penalty right on the stroke of half-time. However, VAR - after three minutes of deliberation - decided that the ball brushed off Messi's arm before he stroked home and ruled out the goal.The score remained 2-0 but only for a few minutes with Messi once again playing a huge role in Barca's third goal.Koulibaly was caught napping by Messi inside his own box and cleared out the forward by kicking through his lower leg. For most of the first half this threatened to be up with the all-time great Messi performances in the UEFA Champions League. A night to forget for the 29-year-old.Opt in and bet £25 or more before 23:59 on Sunday to earn a free £5. Verve, vivacity and a very good goal. As Barça went through the gears, Napoli were stuck in reverse.Lionel Messi somehow squeezed in a second after a sensational run, and had another chalked off before earning a penalty. San Paolo Attendance: Attendance 44,388. A good performance, but not enough to ever feel they could progress.Barcelona and Bayern meet at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon. Barcelona have reached the quarter-finals for the 13th season running after a first-half blitz ended Napoli's hopes.First-half goals from Clément Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez set up an evening of relative comfort for Barcelona.Barcelona had an early scare – Dries Mertens hitting outside of post with the whistle for kick-off still ringing in the ears – but from the moment Clément Lenglet headed in the opener it was one-way traffic until just before the break. © 1998-2020 UEFA. Barcelona vs Napoli: How Barca 'lost its soul' By Matias Grez, CNN 8/7/2020.
Napoli are next in action against in Serie A on Saturday against Torino on home soil, while Barcelona have their biggest match of the season when they play Real Madrid in El Clasico at the Bernabeu.
When you select teams we will show you: direct matches stats, Barcelona have reached the quarter-finals for the 13th season running after a first-half blitz ended Napoli's hopes.First-half goals from Clément Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez set up an evening of relative comfort for Barcelona.Barcelona had an early scare – Dries Mertens hitting outside of post with the whistle for kick-off still ringing in the ears – but from the moment Clément Lenglet headed in the opener it was one-way traffic until just before the break. Champions League schedule 2020 First-half goals from Clément Lenglet, Lionel … In 23 (76.67%) matches played at home was total goals (team and opponent) Over 1.5 goals. The replays clearly showed the foul by Koulibaly and Suarez, with Messi receiving treatment, smashed home the penalty.The three-goal cushion only lasted three minutes though with Napoli keeping themselves within touching distance by winning a penalty right on the stroke of half-time. However, VAR - after three minutes of deliberation - decided that the ball brushed off Messi's arm before he stroked home and ruled out the goal.The score remained 2-0 but only for a few minutes with Messi once again playing a huge role in Barca's third goal.Koulibaly was caught napping by Messi inside his own box and cleared out the forward by kicking through his lower leg. For most of the first half this threatened to be up with the all-time great Messi performances in the UEFA Champions League. A night to forget for the 29-year-old.Opt in and bet £25 or more before 23:59 on Sunday to earn a free £5. Verve, vivacity and a very good goal. As Barça went through the gears, Napoli were stuck in reverse.Lionel Messi somehow squeezed in a second after a sensational run, and had another chalked off before earning a penalty. San Paolo Attendance: Attendance 44,388. A good performance, but not enough to ever feel they could progress.Barcelona and Bayern meet at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon. Barcelona have reached the quarter-finals for the 13th season running after a first-half blitz ended Napoli's hopes.First-half goals from Clément Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez set up an evening of relative comfort for Barcelona.Barcelona had an early scare – Dries Mertens hitting outside of post with the whistle for kick-off still ringing in the ears – but from the moment Clément Lenglet headed in the opener it was one-way traffic until just before the break. © 1998-2020 UEFA. Barcelona vs Napoli: How Barca 'lost its soul' By Matias Grez, CNN 8/7/2020.
Napoli are next in action against in Serie A on Saturday against Torino on home soil, while Barcelona have their biggest match of the season when they play Real Madrid in El Clasico at the Bernabeu.