M'Baye Niang nearly equalized for Milan with a shot off the upright, but Barcelona made the visitors pay moments later. After a quick counter, Messi scored his second of the night despite appearing to be offside when Iniesta played the final pass.
David Villa scored Barca's third in the 55th minute to make it 3-2 on aggregate, and Jordi Alba added the clinching fourth in stoppage time.
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In the quarterfinals, Messi scored the opener after creative work by Dani Alves in the 38th minute as Barcelona drew 2-2 with Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg at the Parc des Princes. Messi left the match at halftime with a hamstring injury, and his fitness became a key storyline in the buildup to the second leg.
The Argentine returned in the second half of the second leg with Barca trailing 1-0. Messi didn't score, but his introduction in the 62nd minute did change the complexion of the match.
Playing with more confidence and cohesion with Messi on the pitch, Barcelona equalized in the 71st minute through Pedro and advanced to the semifinals on away goals after a 1-1 draw.
Up next for Messi and Barca is a semifinal with Bayern Munich. The first leg is scheduled for Tuesday in Munich, with the return leg set for next Wednesday at the Camp Nou.
David Villa scored Barca's third in the 55th minute to make it 3-2 on aggregate, and Jordi Alba added the clinching fourth in stoppage time.
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In the quarterfinals, Messi scored the opener after creative work by Dani Alves in the 38th minute as Barcelona drew 2-2 with Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg at the Parc des Princes. Messi left the match at halftime with a hamstring injury, and his fitness became a key storyline in the buildup to the second leg.
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Playing with more confidence and cohesion with Messi on the pitch, Barcelona equalized in the 71st minute through Pedro and advanced to the semifinals on away goals after a 1-1 draw.
Up next for Messi and Barca is a semifinal with Bayern Munich. The first leg is scheduled for Tuesday in Munich, with the return leg set for next Wednesday at the Camp Nou.
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