Lionel Messi has scolded Barcelona fans for jeering Philippe Coutinho during the Champions League semi-final match against Liverpool.
The superstar netted twice at the Camp Nou on Tuesday against Jurgen Klopp's side, after Luis Suarez opened the scoring, with his first goal coming from a rebound off the crossbar before the Argentina international curled a stunning free-kick past Alisson to make it 3-0.
He admitted his sensational free-kick was "lucky" but was critical of fans for whistling former Reds star Coutinho .
"The goal from the free kick? It was spectacular, but I was lucky to have found the corner," Messi said.
"We could have also made the fourth goal, but we must be satisfied.
"However, it is not over yet: the return race is waiting for us. Liverpool is a team with so much physicality and in some situations, we have made a bit of effort."
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Barca's win was soured slightly as Coutinho was whistled by his own supporters.
The Brazilian has struggled to settle since moving from Anfield in a £142million deal last January.
And Messi added: "The whistles at Coutinho? For me they are not right: we must all be united in order to win."
