Messi replied “from another planet” after Koeman sent him to the bench: “He just saved Griezmann’s career!”



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The Argentine was a reserve for the first time in 13 months. The last time the South American star was not in the top 11 of Barcelona It was on September 21, 2019, when the Catalans lost (0-2) outside Pomegranate.

Messi, left behind by Koeman. He paused and immediately replied, “It’s from another planet!”

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Messi was sent to the field by Koeman at half-time at the Camp Nou, as the score was even, 1-1. He took his place Ansu fati and made his presence felt after just four minutes.

In minute 49, Jordi Alba entered from the left, centered and Messi managed what sport.es journalists called a “Great without assistance”. The Argentine attacked the ball at the short corner, shot two defenders behind him, but jumped over the ball at the last minute.

Your “scheme” Lionel messi He also cheated on goalkeeper Bravo, so the ball arrived Antoine Griezmann, who scored easily, with the empty goal. “There are not many players who can attend without touching the ball”former French footballer Louis Saha immediately wrote on Twitter.

“Messi has just saved Griezmann’s career”wrote a fan on Reddit. “An invisible goal pass”, headlined the Spanish edition of goal.com, while ESPN exclaimed: “It’s from another planet”.

Messi’s “invisible” assistance at Barcelona vs. Betis:

Leo Messi, “message” for those who criticized him: he had fun defending Betis

Messi did not stop here. In minute 61, the footballer Barcelona he converted a penalty and brought the score to 3-1. The 11-meter shot was conceded after a phase in which the Argentine “had fun” defending the Andalusians.

Lion then it happened to him Dembélé, whose shot was made by hand by Mandi, from the finish line. During the VAR intervention, the Betis player received a red card.

In minute 82, the star Barcelona he made the “double,” bringing the score to 4-2, with his first success in action this season. The Argentine escaped down the right wing and shot flawlessly, under the crossbar.

Your performance Messi It came in response to criticism in recent days. After the game with Dynamo Kiev, the South American was accused of not giving the team his interest. Although Ronald Koeman took his defense, the Dutchman left him on the bench for this match, given that Messi he was not injured.

The phase in which Barcelona received a penalty with Betis:

The penalty converted by Messi in Barcelona vs. Betis:

Messi’s goal in minute 82:

  • Six goals are Leo Messi this season five of them from the penalty spot
  • Four decisive passes the Argentine has this season

Tags: Leo Messi , ronald koeman , Antoine Griezmann , barcelona-betis

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