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Barcelona 'dominated and controlled' Arsenal, says Dani Alves as he reveals love of Champions League clashes against Arsene Wenger's side

Dani Alves has revealed that Barcelona loved facing Arsenal in the Champions League as they 'dominated and controlled' them.

The Brazilian defender, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, faced Arsene Wenger's side three times in the elite European club competition, sending the north Londoners packing on every occasion.

Lionel Messi famously netted four times in one game as Pep Guardiola's side convincingly beat Arsenal over two legs 6-3 in 2010.

Arsenal suffered three Champions League defeats at the hands of Barcelona
Arsenal suffered three Champions League defeats at the hands of Barcelona
Lionel Messi scored seven times in those meetings including four goals in one match
Lionel Messi scored seven times in those meetings including four goals in one match

'We definitely liked to face Arsenal,' Alves told FourFourTwo.