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How to stop Messi? Dortmund coach Favre suggests tactic to deny Barcelona star

Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre has revealed the only way to stop Lionel Messi, after the Barcelona star destroyed his team in a 3-1 victory.

Messi scored and provided two assists as Barca secured top spot in Group F in the Champions League at Camp Nou on Wednesday.

Making his 700th appearance for the La Liga giants, Messi broke a Champions League record by scoring against a 34th different team.

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Favre, who is under pressure at the helm of Dortmund, was mesmerised by the star's performance.