The Argentine national has warned Spartak Moscow’s defenders against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Barcelona-c39078’s hit-man, telling them to mark his compatriot carefully in the UEFA Champions League tie on Tuesday
After an unexpected 2-0 defeat in the UEFA Champions League at Stadio da Luz last weekend, Spartak Moscow face an uphill task to secure their place in the knock-out round of the European tournament as they play FC Barcelona at
Luzhniki stadium on Tuesday.
Barcelona, on the other hand, face stiff competition from Celtic in the race to lead their respective group table after suffering a shocking 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park.
Although a draw in Glasgow would have been enough for the Catalans to advance to the next round mathematically, they failed to produce the desired result after suffering their first defeat in Europe this term.
Lionel Messi’s injury time goal against Celtic could not save the Catalans from suffering their third European defeat in one calendar year after their earlier defeats in the competition against Arsenal and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 respectively.
The Red-Whites were leading the European fixture against Barcelona with a 2-1 score line at Camp Nou until 72nd minute after which Messi showed his class and compiled a superb brace in the final quarter of the match.
The Peoples team's central defender, Juan Insaurralde, has paid tribute to his countrymen, saying that the 5 foot 7 inches striker is one of the deadliest and lethal strikers in the world at the moment.
However, he warned the 25-year-old to expect any mercy from the Spartachi defenders as they look set to grab their second win in the competition.
“I was pleasantly surprised that Messi behaved with me as if we had known each other for a long time. He is very friendly and proved that he is not only just a great player but a wonderful kind person.”
“We played at Newell’s Old Boys at different time and It was wonderful to exchange shirt with him.” Insaurralde was quoted as saying.
Going into the much anticipated European encounter, Spartak will be without http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Welliton-c36773 have been declared fit by the club doctors after recovering from fresh injuries.
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