Spotting a poorly assembled wall, Messi curled the ball with laser-like precision into the top corner, leaving Schulte rooted to his spot. The free-kick marked yet another moment of Messi magic ...

Former set-piece specialist Juninho Pernambucano did not name Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi as the best free-kick taker ...

Alba sought out Suarez at the back post, and the legendary Uruguayan clipped a ball in front of goal, which Messi headed home ... heading in a sublime corner kick by Julian Gressel.