Andy Robertson labelled Lionel Messi the best player in the world, but felt Liverpool did "relatively well" against the Barcelona star.
Messi scored a second-half brace to guide Barca to a 3-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
The Premier League side squandered numerous chances and seemed to have Messi under control before the star forward doubled his side's lead and then curled in a wonderful 30-yard free-kick.
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Robertson felt Liverpool defended Messi well and he hopes they can keep the 31-year-old quiet in the second leg at Anfield on Tuesday.