2012. Chelsea attacked once in Stamford Bridge and won the match in London with a goal from Didier Drogba. In the return, Barcelona was winning 2-1 and the referee called a penalty. It was the goal that would qualify them for the final of the Champions League to be played at the Allianz Arena, and Lionel Messi took the ball.
Lionel Messi stood before Petr Cech, but the Argentine shot the ball to the crossbar and in the last play of the game, Fernando Torres scored the definitive 2-2 and Chelsea went through to the final.
Lionel Messi had not been able to score against Petr Cech, until today, and this Tuesday, the 'Pulga' scored a brace. The first one came after a great pass from Neymar, and the second one had a similar context to 2012.
Lionel Messi suffered a foul in the area and a penalty for Barcelona. The Argentine finished with a lot of class to the side of Petr Cech and sealed the victory at the Emirates. Now the second leg in three weeks seems like a mere formality.
Lionel Messi scored his second goal against Petr Cech. Brace vs Arsenal. Arsenal 0-2 Fc Barcelona. #ucl #championsleague
February 23, 2016
| Lionel Messi has scored five goals in this Champions League. |