'Thousands have tried': Bayern ponder how to stop Messi

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona in last Saturday's win over Napoli to set up their Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich. AFP/LLUIS GENELISBON: Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka said the German giants are working out how to curb the legendary talents of Barcelona star Lionel Messi ahead of Friday's Champions League quarter-final.

"That can only be done collectively," the 25-year-old central midfielder said of Messi,"because he is a gifted footballer".Messi scored his 31st goal this season on Saturday and is looking to lift the Champions League for the fifth time in his career with Barcelona.Treble-chasing Bayern, however, have won all 13 games since the coronavirus lockdown restart.

Bayern are chasing the treble having already won an eigth straight Bundesliga title and lifted the German Cup, but Goretzka says Barcelona present a true test.

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