Lionel Messi scored twice as holders Barcelona beat Arsenal 2-0 in the
first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Emirates Stadium.
Despite some resolute Arsenal defending, the Barcelona captain proved to be the difference for the La Liga leaders as he scored his first goal past Petr Cech to break the deadlock in the 71st minute.
Despite some resolute Arsenal defending, the Barcelona captain proved to be the difference for the La Liga leaders as he scored his first goal past Petr Cech to break the deadlock in the 71st minute.
He doubled his side’s advantage from the spot 13 minutes later after
being brought down by substitute Mathieu Flamini in what was his first
real involvement in the game.
