BARCELONA, Spain -- Manchester City forward Nolito believes that Lionel Messi made all the difference in the 4-0 Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Messi scored a hat trick on his return to the starting lineup after a three-week injury lay-off, making City pay for their sloppy individual errors at the Nou Camp.
Former Barca player Nolito said the scoreline flattered his old side and that they were punished for their mistakes by Messi's brilliance.
"We think the result is a bit exaggerated, we weren't so bad," Nolito told reporters. "After the sending off for Bravo .