Lionel Messi's best performances against Premier League clubs

#3 Barcelona vs Manchester City (3-1 agg), 2014-15 Champions League round of 16

After failing to score the penalty at the Etihad, Messi brought the Camp Nou crowd to its feet in the second leg. He nutmegged Milner and Fernandinho, found gaps that didn't seem to exist and took the art of dribbling to another level.

He may have not been on the scoresheet but he did provide a sublime ball to Rakitic, who scored the only goal of the match. Another masterclass performance from the Argentine.

#2 Barcelona vs Arsenal (6-3 agg), 2009-10 Champions League quarter-finals

After an impressive comeback in the first leg and an early goal at the Camp Nou, Arsenal may have fancied their chances of making it to the semi-finals, only for the Gunners to be dumped out by Messi's individual brilliance.

The Argentine scored all four of Barca's goals. After the match, Arsene Wenger compared Messi to a PlayStation, as it was Messi who was the difference on the night.

#1 Barcelona vs Tottenham Hotspurs, 2018-19 Champions League group stage

The last time Messi graced the Wembley stadium, he left Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson in awe of his performance, and it was similar last night as he put Tottenham to the sword in what is arguably one of his best ever Champions League displays.

He scored twice and a had a hand in the other two as Barcelona beat Spurs 4-2 on the night. This may have been Messi's final ever appearance at Wembley, but it sure was a memorable one.

Still think that not playing in the Premier League prevents him from the GOAT tag? Think again, the stats speak for themselves.