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Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a 2-1 lead over PSV Eindhoven early in the second half of their Champions League clash.
Both teams were blocked at 0-0 at half-time, but the PSV created a lot of chances.
The carpenters refused a quick goal to PSV and they continued to threaten throughout the first half, with no impact on the scorecard.
But in the second half, Messi increased the heat.
Messi produced a brilliant shine to open the scoring in the 61st minute. He joined forces with Ousmane Dembele before tormenting PSV's defense and finishing at the front row.
Then, his free kick found Gérard Piqué, who returned home nine minutes later.
In the 80th minute, the PSV responded to the call, Luuk de Jong returning home.
Socceroos Trent Sainsbury and Aziz Behich have been named to the bench of PSV Eindhoven.
Barcelona, without Rafinha, Luis Suarez and Arthur because of injuries, has three points ahead in Group B and takes first place in the group with a win over PSV, or a draw if Inter does not beat Tottenham.
Suarez will be away for two weeks while he undergoes stem cell treatment in his right knee, announced the champions of Spain.
The Uruguayan striker suffered a lot and was not included in the Barcelona squad for the trip to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday.
However, Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho are back for the trip to the Netherlands after an injury.
Suarez joined Sergi Roberto on the sideline. The Spanish, very versatile, is missing for three weeks after being hamstring injured during the La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.
Rafinha Alcantara was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a cruciate ligament injury to the left knee, also injured in the 1-1 draw against Wanda Metropolitano.
Brazilian midfielder Arthur has also been ruled out of the traveling team because of a thigh injury. Reserve Warden Jasper Cillessen has a small tear in his right leg and will be out for two to three weeks.
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