In case you didn’t know
Barcelona is all set to host Liverpool in the highly-anticipated first leg of their Champions League semi-final fixture.
The LaLiga champions have a worthy competitor in Liverpool, who are in the midst of a tight Premier League battle with defending champions, Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s men have had a standout campaign but will not take it easy, especially considering Messi’s scintillating form this term.
The Argentine maestro has netted 46 goals in all competitions so far this season and is more determined than ever to add to his trophy collection, by winning a treble. Barcelona could pull off their first treble with Messi as captain if they win the Champions League and their Copa del Rey final against Valencia this month.
The heart of the matter
Speaking to Goal, Zenden acknowledged the difficulties Liverpool will encounter while trying to stop Messi. He said,
When asked about Virgil van Dijk’s role in stopping the Argentine, the former Reds midfielder replied,
What’s next?
You can catch the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between the two giants at 12.30 AM (IST).
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