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Slavia Praha v Barcelona Match Report, 23/10/2019

Slavia Prague 1-2 Barcelona: Messi sets Champions League record in fortuitous Blaugrana win

Barcelona escaped from a sloppy display against Slavia Prague thanks to Lionel Messi's early strike and Peter Olayinka's own goal.

Lionel Messi set a new Champions League record as Barcelona laboured to a fortunate 2-1 victory over Slavia Prague in Group F.

Messi's third-minute goal saw him become the first player to score in the Champions League in 15 consecutive seasons, but it did not pave the way for a convincing performance from Ernesto Valverde's side.