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#2 Messi's vision and technique
He just loves playing English teams, doesn't he? Once again at the epicenter of the proceedings, Messi was the difference-maker with another brace - his third against a Premier League team this season alone. Let that sink in first.
Now, we look at how he effectively killed the tie off:
Vision: On collecting the ball yards away from the box, he scampered up a few steps before laying off for Suarez, whose effort ricocheted off the crossbar. But Messi, vigilante as always, took no time to drive forward, chest the ball down, and tap home into an empty net to double the advantage.
Technique: If scoring free-kick is an art, then Messi has to be the Picasso. Having won a free-kick about 35-yards away from goal, the Argentine thaumaturge pulled out his magic wand and cast a spell by beautifully swerving the ball into the top corner and beyond the despairing dive of Alisson. The technique, the judgement and of course the execution - everything was top-notch.
Just how can you deal with a player like this?
