Messi sets sights on taking down PSG
Published on: Thursday, November 27, 2014
NICOSIA: Fresh from becoming the top goalscorer in Champions League history with a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over APOEL Nicosia on Tuesday, Lionel Messi was targeting victory over Paris Saint-Germain and top spot in Group F.Barcelona need to beat the French champions on December 10 to avoid the danger of meeting the likes of Bayern Munich in the last 16 and Messi preferred to stress the importance of victory at the Camp Nou rather than reflect on another record breaking night just days after also becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in La Liga."I am happy to have achieved such a great record in such an important competition, but the really important thing is the three points which we won," said the 27-year-old.
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"We will try to continue as we have played until now and to achieve the objectives that Barcelona need to meet."It will be a difficult game. We have already played and lost in Paris. They have very good players and are a team that are getting better all the time. But we are playing at home, we need to play very well and make sure we win the group."Messi once again stole the show, but it was also a great evening for Luis Suarez in the Cypriot capital as he netted his first Barcelona goal in his fifth appearance since signing from Liverpool in July.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"More than anything it is important to help the team, but it is also important as it calms you down." – AFP
