Magical Lionel Messi refuses to accept Arsenal are already goners

Match-winner Lionel Messi has refused to accept Barcelona are already through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after their victory at Arsenal.

The World Player of the Year scored both goals as the reigning European champions left the Emirates Stadium with a 2-0 victory in the first leg of their last-16 clash with the Gunners.

But Messi insisted there is still much to play for during the return leg at the Camp Nou on March 16.