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Messi leads star-studded Bernabeu crowd for Copa Libertadores final

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Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi was at Santiago Bernabeu to watch River Plate and Boca Juniors take part in the Copa Libertadores final second leg on Sunday.

Messi was one of a number of high-profile figures in attendance for one of the most exciting finals in the history of the competition.

The first leg ended 2-2 took place a day later than scheduled due to heavy rain in Argentina.

However, the second leg was postponed last month after an attack on the Boca bus as it was on its way to the game.

The match was then expected to take place a day later but was postponed again by CONMEBOL given Boca were still not in the right state of mind to play.