Lionel Messi scores 'special' goal but misses penalty as Barcelona crashes out of the Champions League
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It wasn't enough to ensure Barcelona progressed to the Champions League quarterfinals but Lionel Messi's strike against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday will live long in the memory.
Needing to score at least four goals to overcome a disastrous 4-1 first-leg result, Barcelona's task was made almost impossible after Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty for PSG on the half-hour. In the past, when it needed a miracle, Messi has often worked his magic and the captain started to cast his spell at the Parc des Princes.More Related News
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