Pique: Messi raises Barcelona to another level

Center-back Gerard Pique has praised Lionel Messi after impressive appearances in Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Lyon in the Champions League

After the unbeaten draw in the first leg, within the 1/8 of the Champions League final, there was uncertainty about Barcelona’s position in this competition, especially at the moment when, last night, Lucas Tousard scored a goal and scored 2 1.

At that point, even one goal would have been enough for Lyon to qualify in the quarterfinals because of the superiority of goals scored as a guest. But Barcelona, ??especially Messi, raised the level in the last 12 minutes of the match.

The Argentine star scored his first goal from the penalty spot, before assisting Piques and Ousmane Dembele goals. Messi also scored his second goal in the match.

Barcelona will now face the quarterfinals with one of the following clubs: Manchester City, Ajax, Tottenham, Manchester United, Porto, Juventus and Liverpool.

“Big stars need behind themselves to have wonderful teams that help them. It is historically proven that a player can not win a big single race, “Pique said.

“Of course, when you have a player like Messi in the squad, then the club rises to another level. When suspicious, as was the case against Lyon, they appear and give tranquility to move forward. “