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Get ready to bring new commentary and joining me is the former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon
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and without doubt a match with the potential to bring genuine excitement. I can't wait for this
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Lee. Thanks Derek I'm sure both coaches will want their players to start with a real zip in their play
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really show the opposition what they're in for that could lead to fireworks let's hope so
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This is what we expect from the Blagrana. Mark and Greta Steggan starts in goal
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P.K. starts alongside Clement L'Anglay in the center of defense. And beginning the game up front today is Lionel Messi
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This is the lineup for the visitors today. Juan Quadrado starts with Federico Kieza on the flags
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And the main striker is the unmistakable Cristiano Ronaldo. He's won the Champions League four times in his distinguished career
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Leonel Messi. Lee Dixon, what are you looking for from Messi? Well, brilliant
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Simple as that. Every time the little man gets the ball, something happens. He makes the game happen in front of him
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Dembele. And the referee has given the advantage to Barsa. Can he put them ahead
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And the ball is loose. Well, they can't quite take advantage in the end
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Ansu Fati. Long lay. Now Griesman. Well, just listen to the Barser fans
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Great energy in this stadium right now. But he made that interception look routine
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In truth, it wasn't. Kiolini. Ramsey has it. Federoico Kiyaz up
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Ramsey. Alexander now. DiBala. Good visualization and execution
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Really good block. So a throw-in here. This attack looks highly promising
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Strongly in, PKE. Sergio Roberto The Blagrana have given the ball away DiBala
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Now Ramsey. Well, it looks highly promising, but they got nothing out of it
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Sergio Reverso. Now with Diyong. Excellent vision
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And Messi Oh, a moment of pure class Had to catch it perfectly
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And did it he just 1-0 then Messi Messi
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Ramsey Radio to win it back oh a perfectly time pass
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he's in behind the defence here still could put it away Griessman
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and he takes on the shot Sergio Roberto
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and he read it well intercepting it not to be advised giving the ball away in that position
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and there to intervene good looking ball there could be a chance now
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this might have potential really vital interception Well, they've jumped in front, Lee
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That's the most important thing. Your assessment so far? Well, it's been a decent half for Barcelona
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The coach still has some work to do at half time, though. Ball retention has to improve a little bit
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if they're going to dominate in the second half. Possession could be key
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Ronaldo, here's Quadrado. Under real pressure defence. And a goal to square the game
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End to the seat. Well, the earlier goal canceled out. What a piece
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Well, the first 45 minutes have come. Plenty to consider based on what we've seen so far as the second half begins
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Cristiano Ronaldo Ramsey
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It's with DiBalla Alexandro and they'll get ready for the throwing
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and had a stute piece of defending well a more than satisfactory performance from Rinaldo in the first half-lead
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Well there's never a bad time to score a goal but just before half-time can be crucial
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and he's got his team back in this game what can he produce in the second half
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Fatty see on a pretty ordinary challenge and the ruling is offside here
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Keelini Ramsey danilo now quadrado Cristiano ronaldo ronzo rickzi has it
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Tanilo. Here's Quadrado. Ronaldo at the ready. Making sure nothing came of it
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Quadrado. The attack showed promise, but easy work for the keeper in the end
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Piquet closed down. Half an hour remaining then. Gereesman. Beautifully disguised ball
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There is a very... Alert, goalkeeper for you. Griessman. Now the attack will Peter out
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Keepers ball. Ramsey. Couldn't keep it. Plenty of room in the wide area
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Well, he's been forced out of play this time. Now, what an earth happened there
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Barsa maintain possession advantage
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Well that's how to break the spirit of the attacker and possession lost intercepted
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final 20 minutes here Dion now Messi Can they get themselves in front here
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Oh, a vital piece of last ditch defending. Ronaldo feeds it. Based on that challenge, you wouldn't be at all surprised
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if the referee reaches for his pockets. Well, that was close to free kick perfectionally
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Yeah, it just didn't quite get enough dip on it, did he? Over the wall, but just over the bar as well
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And space to exploit, maybe. Intercepting it intelligently. It might be perfectly set up for the counterattack, you know
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Cristiano Ronaldo now Barsat have the ball once more and he might be through here
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and the keeper dealing with that very effectively Di Bala well they've lost the ball
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Leonel Messi and given the situation a goal at this stage might well turn out to be a winner
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Can he put them in front DiBala
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and Barcelona have possession again Going about his defensive business with a minimum of fuss
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Gillesmann. And the referee blows the whistle. It is a free kick
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Dempele, Messi. De Jong, excellent block. Take aim. This is why we adore this game
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Late drama. and now they're in France. Well, it looks like the game is over, but no, there's another chance
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And there it is, back of the net. It looks like the winner. And that is that
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The final whistle has sounded, and it's a victory for Barcelona. Well, this wonderful city offers the visitors so much, including..
