Messi genius blows Bayern away

Two quick-fire moments of individual magic from Lionel Messi made the difference, and Neymar added a late added goal, as Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Camp Nou.

An enthralling tactical battle appeared to be set for a goalless conclusion, when Messi arrowed a 20-yard low shot to the net with just 13 minutes remaining. The Argentinian was not finished there though as he soon twisted into the box and chipped over Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer for a fantastic individual goal.

A patched-up Bayern side had been close to a fantastic away draw, but Messi’s two goals in four minutes had put the Catalan outfit in control of the tie.