Men against Bhoys as Lionel Messi runs riot

Barcelona 7 Celtic 0: Lionel Messi helped give Celtic another harsh Champions League lesson with a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed the Hoops 7-0 in their Group C opener at the Nou Camp.

This was the Hoops’ first game back in the group stage of the competition for three seasons, their most recent match ending in a 6-1 defeat the same venue, and it was another chastening evening for the Scottish champions.

Brazilian star Neymar set up Lionel Messi for the opener in the third minute and the Barca captain added a second from close range in the 27th minute after Parkhead striker Moussa Dembele had a penalty saved by Marc-Andre ter Stegen.