First goal key to comeback, says Messi
- Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 00.49
- Online news: World
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi hailed his side's return to form after they produced a remarkable comeback to beat AC Milan and progress to the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive season.
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) vies with AC Milan's Colombian midfielder Kevin Constant during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match FC Barcelona against AC Milan at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 12, 2013. Barca won 4-0.
Trailing 2-0 from the first-leg, Messi had restored parity on aggregate with two sumptuous strikes before half-time and further goals from David Villa and Jordi Alba after the break rounded off a wonderful evening for the Catalans.
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