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Published 21:58 3 Oct 2018 BST
Updated 22:12 3 Oct 2018 BST
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The Croatian channelled his inner-Tony Yeboah to smash home a stunning effort from just outside the penalty area.
https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/status/1047570669398048770
Harry Kane pulled a goal back for Spurs. The England captain stuck away a really nice finish just after half-time. He appears to be on his way back to his best form after a patchy opening few weeks of the season.
https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/status/1047580920381931520
However, Barcelona restored their two-goal lead thanks to a moment of genius from Messi.
The Argentine collected the ball between the lines and clipped a wonderful pass out to Jordi Alba.
The full-back took a touch and played a pass across the Spurs' penalty area, Luis Suarez stepped over the ball and Messi arrived late into the area to cushion the ball home with his left foot.
A brilliant goal started and finished by Messi.
https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/status/1047584800364797952
Erik Lamela got a goal back for Tottenham.
Spurs are third, with no points from their opening two games of this season's Champions League.
https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/status/1047585751175757829
But Messi completed his brilliant display with another goal to make it 4-2. Barcelona now top Group B with six points. Inter Milan also have six points following their 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven.
https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/status/1047591518524121088
Over in Naples, Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat.
Napoli were full value for their win, with Liverpool failing to create any goalscoring chances in the tie. The Italians got a deserved win thanks to Lorenzo Insigne's stoppage-time goal.
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