#775
UCL · Group2018-10-03 · 20:00:00
2-4
Tottenham Hotspur
Barcelona
HT 0–2
Wembley Stadium · London · 82,137 spectatorsRef: Felix Zwayer
2Goals
10.0Rating
MOTM
“Under the Wembley lights in a Champions League group clash against Premier League opposition, Messi turned a tricky away tie into a personal showcase. Twice he finished off sweeping Barca moves with that trademark left-foot precision, and twice more he clipped the post, leaving the Spurs crowd applauding despite the defeat. It’s a vivid snapshot of Messi dictating a high-tempo European night almost at will.”
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Tottenham Hotspur
KO
Barcelona2
Philippe Coutinho0–1
Jordi Alba
2
Philippe Coutinho
0–1
Jordi Alba
14
Alderweireld T.
Alderweireld T.
14
28
Rakitić I.0–2
Philippe Coutinho
28
Rakitić I.
0–2
Philippe Coutinho
41
Wanyama V.
Wanyama V.
41
43
Lamela E.
Lamela E.
43
HT0–2
52
Harry Edward Kane1–2
Lamela E.
Harry Edward Kane
1–2
Lamela E.
52
56
Lionel Messi1–3
Jordi Alba
56
Lionel Messi
1–3
Jordi Alba
57
▲Dier E.
▼Wanyama V.
▲Dier E.
▼Wanyama V.
57
59
Arthur
59
Arthur
66
▲Sissoko M.
▼Heung-min Son
Lamela E.2–3
Heung-min Son
▲Sissoko M.
▼Heung-min Son
Lamela E.
2–3
Heung-min Son
66
71
Sergio Busquets
71
Sergio Busquets
74
Harry Edward Kane
Harry Edward Kane
74
79
▲Fernando Llorente
▼Lamela E.
▲Fernando Llorente
▼Lamela E.
79
83
▲Rafinha Alcântara
▼Philippe Coutinho
83
▲Rafinha Alcântara
▼Philippe Coutinho
87
▲Arturo Vidal
▼Arthur
87
▲Arturo Vidal
▼Arthur
90
Lionel Messi2–4
Jordi Alba
90
Lionel Messi
2–4
Jordi Alba
91
▲Vermaelen T.
▼Sergio Busquets
91
▲Vermaelen T.
▼Sergio Busquets
93
Dier E.
Dier E.
93
FT2–4
Match Moments
KO
5
Shot
Messi wins a free kick in the attacking half after being fouled, giving Barcelona an early chance to threaten Tottenham’s area.
8
Shot
Messi commits a foul, briefly halting Barcelona’s momentum as Tottenham get a free kick to relieve pressure.
15
Assist
From a set piece, Messi swings in a precise cross that finds Clément Lenglet, whose header from the center of the box flies just over the bar.
24
Near Miss
Messi threads a clever through ball for Jordi Alba, but the move is halted as Alba is flagged offside before he can latch onto it.
30
Assist
Messi slides a sharp through ball to Luis Suárez on the right of the box, but Suárez’s low shot across goal drifts just wide of the far post.
33
Shot
Messi bursts into the center of the box and fires a left-footed shot, forcing Hugo Lloris into a save in the middle of his goal.
36
Shot
From outside the box, Messi unleashes a curling left-footed effort that is tipped over in the top center of the goal by the keeper.
41
Shot
Deep in his own half, Messi shields the ball and wins a free kick, helping Barcelona keep control under Tottenham’s pressure.
HT0–2
47
Near Miss
On a rapid counter, Messi drives forward and cracks a left-footed shot from outside the box that smashes off the left post with the keeper beaten.
51
Near Miss
Messi again cuts in and strikes from outside the box, his left-footed shot crashing against the left post for a second time in minutes.
56
Goal
Messi finishes a flowing Barcelona move, arriving centrally to coolly slot a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner from the middle of the box.
60
Assist
Messi threads another incisive through ball to Luis Suárez on the right side of the box, but Suárez’s shot towards the bottom left corner is saved by the keeper.
61
Near Miss
Messi tries to release Coutinho with a through ball, but the Brazilian’s run is mistimed and the attack is stopped by an offside flag.
86
Shot
Under late pressure, Messi draws a foul in his own defensive half to earn a free kick and slow Tottenham’s momentum.
90
Goal
Breaking into the box in stoppage time, Messi calmly directs a left-footed shot from the center of the area into the bottom right corner to seal the 4–2 win.
FT2–4
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