Tottenham vs Barcelona – Champions League as it happened: Lionel Messi leads Barcelona to victory

Lionel Messi tormented Tottenhamas Barcelona inflicted a Champions League blow on their hosts with a 4-2 victory at Wembley.

Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs were rocked by stunning goals from Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic and two from the irrepressible Messi.

Harry Kane, and then Erik Lamela, briefly gave the hosts a chance of taking something from the match by cutting the deficit to one goal.

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Key Points

• Spurs XI: Lloris (C), Trippier, Alderweireld, Sanchez, Davies, Wanyama, Winks, Lucas, Lamela, Son, Kane
• Bench: Gazzaniga, Rose, Dier, Walkerp-Peters, Skipp, Sissoko, Llorente
• Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Busquets, Arthur, Rakitic; Coutinho, Messi (C), Suarez
• Bench: Cillessen, Vermaelen, Rafinha, Denis Suarez, El Haddadio, Vidal, Dembele

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2018-10-03T21:16:30.690Z

Five things we learned as Barcelona beat Tottenham 4-2

Five things we learned as Barcelona beat Tottenham 4-2 at Wembley

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 22:16

2018-10-03T21:15:22.020Z

Miguel Delaney ​gives his verdict on proceedings between Spurs and Barcelona.​

 

Barcelona resist Tottenham fightback after Ivan Rakitic stunner

Tottenham 2-4 Barcelona: Philippe Coutinho, Ivan Rakitic and Lionel Messi ensured Barca left Wembley with all three points

 

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 22:15

2018-10-03T21:13:16.006Z

As for Liverpool they drop down into second in Group C as Napoli move into first place. They didn't play well tonight and they got what they deserved. A relatively easy match against Red Star Belgrade awaits them next and they'll be looking to put this defeat behind them and get back to winning ways.   

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 22:13

2018-10-03T21:07:04.833Z

Tottenham are struggling in Group B now. Both Barcelona and Inter Milan have moved onto 6 points apiece with Spurs on 0. Their next match against PSV Eindhoven is now a crucial one, anything less than three points could effectively put their Champions League campaign to an early end. 

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 22:07

2018-10-03T21:03:04.183Z

Elsewhere in the Champions League:

 

PSG 6 - 1 Red Star Belgrade

 

Lokomotiv Moscow 0 - 1 Schalke

 

Atletico Madrid 3 - 1 Club Brugge

 

Borussia Dortmund 3 - 0 Monaco

 

PSV Eindhoven 1 - 2 Inter Milan

 

FC Porto 1 - 0 Galatasaray

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 22:03

FULL TIME

2018-10-03T20:58:56.410Z

Napoli 1 - 0 Liverpool

 

Napoli nick the match in the last minute, Liverpool have played poorly and have been punished harshly. They looked as though they had settled for a point and Insigne put the ball in the back of the net to make it a terrible night in Italy for the Reds

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:58

GOAL!

2018-10-03T20:56:56.133Z

​90 mins: GOAL! Napoli 1 - 0 Liverpool - Insigne

 

Lorenzo Insigne makes a right footed shot from very close range and sinks it into the bottom left corner. 

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:59

FULL TIME

2018-10-03T20:55:29.173Z

Tottenham 2 - 4 Barcelona

 

A Messi masterclass sinks Spurs at Wembley. Tottenham threatened a comeback towards the end stages of the match but Barca were just too good on the night.

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:55

GOAL!

2018-10-03T20:48:45.690Z

89 mins: GOAL! Tottenham 2 - 4 Barcelona - Messi

 

That's it, it's all over! Sissoko loses the ball and it's played into Suarez. Suarez draws Alderweireld to him and dummies leaving the ball to come to Messi, who's wide open in the box and he slots it home with ease

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:50

2018-10-03T20:47:49.286Z

88 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Barcelona are totalling rattled here, they're making mistakes, getting frustrated and allowing Spurs to control the play 

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:47

2018-10-03T20:45:18.863Z

85 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Trippier delivers a corner and Alderweireld wins the header but doesn't catch it cleanly and Ter Stegen makes an easy save

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:45

2018-10-03T20:43:31.333Z

84 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Spurs attack again. Moura finds himself with the ball in the box, Lenglet dives in front of it and concedes a corner

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:43

2018-10-03T20:41:13.806Z

82 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Lucas Moura gets a shot on goal but Ter Stegen makes an easy save. There seems to be a lot of belief in this Spurs' side that they can get something out of this game now. Barca aren't changing their ways they're still pressing forward looking to score

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:45

SUBS

2018-10-03T20:38:32.840Z

79 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Lamela is off and Llorente comes on to try and get Tottenham their third goal

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:38

2018-10-03T20:36:45.570Z

76 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Kane finds Trippier with a ball over the defence. Trippier delivers a low cross but Moura and Lamela don't follow the ball into the box

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:36

YELLOW CARD

2018-10-03T20:34:09.240Z

73 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

Harry Kane catches Pique as he tries to clear the ball and gets booked for it. Pique stays on the ground for ages, then gets up and takes the free kick

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:34

2018-10-03T20:32:40.370Z

Elsewhere in the Champions League:

 

Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 Club Brugge

 

Borussia Dortmund 1 - 0 Monaco

 

PSV Eindhoven 1 - 2 Inter Milan

 

FC Porto1 - 0 Galatasaray

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:32

2018-10-03T20:29:46.343Z

69 mins: Napoli 0 - 0 Liverpool

 

With such drama at Wembley, this game is the polar opposite. Still goalless with no signs of that changing 

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:29

2018-10-03T20:28:26.596Z

68 mins: Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona

 

This could go either way yet, Barcelona look a little frantic in their pursuit for another goal. I reckon if Tottenham can get an equaliser they could go on and win the game

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:28

GOAL!

2018-10-03T20:24:58.163Z

65 mins: GOAL! Tottenham 2 - 3 Barcelona - Lamela

 

Spurs are back in the contest again! Kane does so well in winning the ball back high up the pitch, he gives it to Son who feeds Lamela. Lamela hits it with his left foot, gets a deflection and the ball finds it's way into the back of the net

• Michael Jones
• 3 October 2018 21:26

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Next

When is it?

Tottenham vs Barcelona is on Wednesday 4 October.

What time is kick off?

The match begins at 20:00 BST at Wembley.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport will be shown live on BT Sport 2 and is available to watch online to BT Sport customers.

Odds

Tottenham to win: 11/4

Barcelona to win: Evens

Draw: 13/5