Andy Robertson Stops Lionel Messi From Scoring With A World-Class Tackle

Liverpool fans owe a debt to Andy Robertson after he stopped Lionel Messi from scoring early on in the Reds' first-leg Champions League semi-final clash at the Camp Nou.

With Barcelona on the break, the ball was slotted into the path of the 31-year-old Argentine forward inside the box.

However, the quick-thinking Robertson tracked the Barcelona captain and arrived in time to pull off the perfect tackle and deny Messi the opener.

Check it out below.

Take a bow, son!

The advantage is in the Spanish club's court after ex-Liverpool striker Luis Suárez opened the scoring with a superb finish.

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Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, REds, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Premier League, Champions League, Andy Robertson, La Liga, Camp Nou

Adnan Riaz

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