Bayern Munich defender Rafinha has admitted that his team must stop Lionel Messi in the second leg of their Champions League final against Barcelona.
Bayern frustrated Barca for long spells of the first leg last week, but Messi scored twice in the latter stages to help the Spanish side record a 3-0 victory.
"Everyone knows how good Messi is. Of course we want to stop him but a player like that can decide games on his own," Rafinha told reporters.
"But we are talking about Barcelona, not just Messi. They have a great team. You've only got to think of Luis Suarez."
Messi has scored 53 goals in 52 games this season, including 10 in the Champions League.
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Matt Law
Matt Law
