FC Barcelona qualified for the Champions League semi-final stage last night after a convincing 4-1 victory against Arsenal (a 6-3 win on aggregate).
Although Barcelona went one goal down in minute 18, it seemed to spur them on. And while possession was high for the Catalans throughout the match, Arsenal seemed to block their preferred free flowing style.
However, Messi took the scoreline back to 1-1 just 2 minutes later. And despite some close calls from Arsenal Рespecially two attacks on the Bar̤a goal in the second half РBarcelona simply outplayed The Gunners; it was Messi again, and again, and again who worked the magic, simply not stopping until the final whistle.
Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the semi-final, who they played in the group stage. The dates are 20th April (Milan) and 28th April (Barcelona) – with a result like this Barcelona are looking good to be in the Champions League final at the end of May.
0-1 Bendtner (min 18)
1-1 Messi (min 20)
2-1 Messi (min 36)
3-1 Messi (min 41)
4-1 Messi (min 86)
