During Barcelona 3-0 Chelsea Champions League play-off, just ahead of kick-off, the Barca fans unfurled a banner that stretched almost the length of the stand.

It read, GOD SAVE THE KING.

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What was clear after Messi's triumph, barely after 20 minutes, is that it was Chelsea who needed saving from Messi’s genius.

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Lionel Messi shows he's 'world's best' as Barca fans cheer 'God save the King'

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