Barcelona's Lionel Messi calls 'rehearsed' Gerard Pique goal 'a lie'

After their win over Inter, the FC guys examine Tottenham's chances of getting the better of a Barcelona team that has already advanced to the knockout stage. Barcelona's Ernesto Valverde insists his squad should still beat PSV to top the group in the Champions League despite injuries to several key players. Lionel Messi admitted Gerard Pique's goal was not a training ground masterpiece as Barcelona beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on Wednesday to seal top spot in their Champions League group for a 12th consecutive season. Messi opened the scoring at the Philips Stadion following a move he had started by the halfway line in the 61st minute, netting his sixth goal in the competition this season in just three appearances. The Argentine forward then turned provider, setting up Pique 10 minutes later as the defender...

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