Lionel Messi: Video shows Barcelona icon training skill he’d eventually destroy Boateng with

Lionel Messi might be one of the most skilful players to have ever played in the Champions League.

The Argentinian wizard is renowned for his amazing command over the ball and ability to create chances out of nothing. 

During his time at Barcelona, we watched Messi work his genius, turning opposition players inside out, to help the Catalan side win four Champions League trophies.

That makes him one of the most decorated players to have graced the European tournament.

While he might still trail his perpetual rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who has five UCL titles to his name, there’s no doubt that Messi has helped orchestrate some of the greatest triumphs in Champions League history. 

One of which came in May 2015 against Bayern Munich during Barcelona’s historic treble-winning season. 

The Blaugrana whitewashed the German champions 3-0 in the semi-final of the tournament, but it was the 34-year-old’s masterclass scoring two virtuoso goals late on in the match that spurred the Catalan side into the final. 

One of those goals evidenced the sheer brilliance of the forward and is still remembered by fans as perhaps one of the greatest Champions League goals ever scored. 

Collecting the ball on the edge of the box, Messi performed a subtle yet devastating ‘inside outside’ skill move that toppled German centre-back Jerome Boateng.

It was the stuff of nightmares for the Bayern defender, whose legs were caught in a knot by Messi’s magical powers and saw Barcelona legend glide past the bamboozled World Cup winner to go 1v1 against goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. 

But what happened next is just as special, with the 34-year-old chipping the ball over Neuer to finish off the incredible solo effort from a tight angle. 

While Boateng will want to