Lionel Messi reveals Barcelona knew Arsenal would crumble in the second half of Champions League defeat


Lionel Messi has revealed Barcelona knew Arsenal would fall apart in the second half of their crunch Champions League clash, but claimed the tie isn't over.
The Argentina captain bagged a late brace to hand the defending champions a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Nou Camp.
And despite Arsenal frustrating their visitors and being the better side before the break, Messi told reporters that his side knew the Gunners would deteriorate.
"The first half they did well and physically they are very strong.
"We knew that they would get worse in the second half, that they wouldn't hold out.
"That's how it turned out and we found the spaces to score."
                     Barcelona's Gerard Pique is shown a yellow card by referee Cuneyt Cakir
                     Gerard Pique fouls Danny Welbeck
                     Danny Welbeck of Arsenal is fouled by Gerard Pique of Barcelona
                     Lionel Messi celebrates with Neymar and Luis Suarez after scoring the second goal for Barcelona
                     Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the second goal for Barcelona
                     Arsenal's Mesut Ozil, Mathieu Flamini and Aaron Ramsey look dejected after Lionel Messi scores the second goal for Barcelona
                     Lionel Messi scores the second goal for Barcelona from the penalty spot

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