Champions League Twitter reaction: Barcelona v Bayern Munich
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What an incredible night of European football as Barcelona stormed to a stunning 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich!
Just as entertaining as the match itself was the reaction on Twitter from fans, pundits and professionals, as more Messi magic captivated the footballing world..
77 – Lionel Messi (77) is now one goal ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo (76) as Champions League top-scorer. Alien. #BarcaBayern
— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) May 6, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time European goalscorer for one night, until Messi had his say against Munich..
Lionel Messi is the top scorer in CL history with 77 goals in 97 CL apps, this is one more goal than Cristiano Ronaldo.
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) May 7, 2015
Former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert was in awe at Messi’s brilliance..
He really is from a different Planet #Messi even if u are supporting another team u have to admit this .
— Patrick Kluivert (@PatrickKluivert) May 6, 2015
As was Kobe Bryant..
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) May 6, 2015
A certain QPR striker was full of praise for indescribable Messi..
Surely there is another word other than professional footballer for messi because he is on a different planet to the rest of us!!!!!!!!
— Charlie Austin (@chazaustin9) May 6, 2015
The greatest?
It's such a joy to watch Messi. The greatest!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 6, 2015
The internet reacted, as expected, to Boateng’s defensive embarrassment..
Messi, Boateng and Barcelona 3-0 Bayern: the internet reacts http://t.co/WYJM9bQerK https://t.co/jDeRZLH6oV
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) May 7, 2015
Boateng, a World Cup winning defender..
Jerome Boateng last night. (H/T @BreatheSport) https://t.co/xjnTyJdaXd
— Eurosport.com (@EurosportCom_EN) May 7, 2015
“Play it cool…”
Play it nice and cool #Boateng, nice and cool, know what I mean son? #Messi http://t.co/nQ2HbdfUeI http://t.co/akp7EWXBsi
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) May 7, 2015
Hopefully the Germany international stayed offline this morning..
Jerome Boateng probably shouldn't use the internet for a while… pic.twitter.com/1b8sFjTfZV
— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) May 7, 2015
With one fall, his achievements were forgotten..
Poor Jerome Boateng… No matter what he does now, he'll always be remembered as the player #Messi left on his arse for *that* goal. #FCB
— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) May 7, 2015
The onslaught continued well into the night..
Messi destroying Boateng pic.twitter.com/NISAD7wPtx
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) May 7, 2015
Barca’s ferocious front three have become unstoppable..
"That's 111 goals shared between Messi, Neymar & Suarez this season. Best trio since Nirvana." http://t.co/ZiDs5KEXn2 pic.twitter.com/FKbQaONJ8u
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 6, 2015
In case anyone had forgot, Neymar also got on the scoresheet..
GOAL! Barcelona 3 – 0 Bayern Munich (Neymar). Live on SS1, SS5 http://t.co/3CrVgr7V19 #SkyCL #UCL pic.twitter.com/xXvo8H0HyL
— SkySportsCL (@SkySportsCL) May 6, 2015
Pep Guardiola was right..
Guardiola: "If Messi is in top form, no defence can stop him. There's no system to stop Messi, he's too good." #UCL pic.twitter.com/xUpilhqJTR
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 5, 2015
The former Catalans coach has a mammoth task of overturning this disastrous first leg defeat at the Allianz Arena..
Handbags, ladies… Muller and Guardiola clash on touchline after Champions League defeat http://t.co/s2Gz7y9Sey pic.twitter.com/gy7qZXGhre
— James Dickenson (@jdickenson1990) May 7, 2015
