VIDEO: Messi has taken another step. It's unstoppable and the best in the world, says the coach

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FC Barcelona players in the penultimate fifth round of Group B Champions League 2018/2019 were defeated by PSV Eindhoven 2: 1.

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The goalkeeper status of the match was changed by Lionel Messi and the Argentine star in the 70th minute, played with teammate Gerard Piquém on the second goal of the Blaugranas. With six goals and one help, Messi is at the forefront of productivity in the most prestigious European club competition of the year, only three times in a row.

"The Pulga" has a remarkable statistic after the exact action against Eindhoven. In each of the other thirteen seasons, Messi has scored more than 15 goals in all competitions and continues to maintain conservative consistency. Even thanks to him, the Catalans won their group at the league championships twelve times in a row.

"It's a player almost impossible to stop, we tried everything to block his shots, but sometimes it does not work, proving the qualities of Messi, that's why he is the best in the world" , did he declare. PSV coach Mark van Bommel, whose remarks were mentioned by AP, said after Wednesday's match.

Lionel Messi scored a goal after a pass from Ousman Dembélé and allowed his team to gain three points. "I do not know how he managed to score a goal, but the assault duo did very well combined.At all, we created a number of dangerous opportunities, a very football open, "he said. FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde told uefa.com his meeting.

The Dutch captain managed to reduce the negative situation, but Luuk de Jong's goal in the 83rd minute did not prevent the loss. On the other goal, PSV Eindhoven sent 10 shots, but only one was found in the Barcelona network.

Marc-André ter Stegen, who has so far attributed the bulk of Barcelona's stride this season, has achieved a superb three-way performance. "A lot of teams are trying to put us under pressure, but the bugs in the middle of the field are severely punished, but they're part of our risky gambling style." Valverde added.