Pep hails Messi magic

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hailed freescoring playmaker Lionel Messi following the Argentinian’s starring role in last night’s Champions League semi-final first leg win over Real Madrid.

Messi scored both goals in the 2-0 victory at the Bernabeu, the second of which was a brilliant individual effort, to take his tally to an astonishing 52 in all competitions for Barca this season.