There was only ever likely to be one man who would inspire Barcelona's revival against AC Milan on Tuesday evening and Lionel Messi didn't disappoint.

The Argentine ace's superb double ensured Tito Vilanova's side went into the break with a clean slate following the Spanish side's first-leg defeat in Italy, while second-half goals from David Villa and Jordi Alba ensured Barcelona were in draw for the Champions League quarter-finals.

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