Liverpool given warning message over Lionel Messi ahead of UCL semi-finals

Former Barcelona and Liverpool player Luis Garcia says there is only one difference between the clubs, and its’ name is Lionel Messi. Barcelona and Liverpool will face in Champions League semi-finals. Jurgen Klopp’s team will travel to Spain to face their opponents for the first leg on Wednesday, while Anfield Road will host Barcelona next Tuesday. Garcia, who has won Champions League title with Liverpool in 2005, believes both clubs have their strengths. Barcelona have good midfield, Liverpool have good defense, the attack is almost equal, but Lionel Messi factor gives advantage to Ernesto Valverde’s team and La Liga champions are the worst possible draw for Liverpool. “I think the difference between the two teams could be Messi. He is the one player who can do things that no other player in the whole world is capable of. If he isn’t scoring goals, then he is ­creating them. He just finds a way to win games like no other player.” Garcia said (via Daily Mirror)

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