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Everything's easier when you've got Messi, says Barca hopeful Miranda

The 18-year-old left-back appeared for the first time in European competition on Tuesday, and relished the chance to line up alongside Leo

Barcelona defender Juan Miranda revealed the advice he received from Lionel Messi before making his Champions League debut against Tottenham.

Miranda, 18, was handed a start as an understrength Barca played out a 1-1 draw with Spurs at Camp Nou on Tuesday.

It was the left-back’s third appearance for Barcelona’s first team and the youngster is clearly still getting used to playing alongside Messi and some of the other star names at the club.