06 May 2015, Barcelona. Lionel Messi's Barça faced Jerome Boateng's Bayern in the Champions League semi-finals first leg at Camp Nou in front of just over 95,000 spectators. An XXL poster between two big names. And a match in which the Blaugrana taught the Bavarians a lesson (3-0). But if this meeting is remembered, it is also and above all because of a single action. With Messi in the beautiful role. And Boateng… in the other. After opening the scoring in the 77th minute, the little Argentinian performed a magic trick of which he has the secret. One touch, two touch. The third was to erase Boateng. The German international defender, taken aback by the vista of the “Pulga”, found himself with his buttocks on the ground. Supreme humiliation. In the process,said Messi lobbed Manuel Neuer with disconcerting ease for the break (80th). Neymar Jr was going to increase the addition even further in stoppage time. "
Messi has shown us again how good he is
, ”breathed Pep Guardiola, back at Camp Nou as Bayern Munich coach.
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“Honestly, I would love to see each of you defend on Messi. "
Jerome Boateng on Twitter
Obviously, this breathtaking 80th minute action quickly went around the web. And for a long time ... We can imagine how hard it can be for a defender of this level. Especially since this iconic moment has been regularly reminded to him. The now ex-Munich was more or less annoyed on social networks in recent years: “
Honestly, I would like to see each of you defend on Messi.
He also spoke of this event with more distance sometimes, even with humor.
In any case, Jerome Boateng will have the opportunity to find his executioner this Sunday, during the shock of the sixth day of the French Ligue 1 championship between the Paris-SG of Lionel Messi and "his" OL. After weeks of waiting for a project worthy of the name, the Berlin native, free at the end of the past season after 363 matches at FC Bayern, has said yes to President Aulas' club. “
For me, it was a long time… I had offers, I spoke with people, but the most important thing was to have a good feeling with a club. That's why I was glad I waited. It's up to me to work and give my best to the club to achieve its goals
He said during his presentation to the press.
Since then, the 33-year-old German international has played his first two matches with OL, 29 minutes in the 3-1 victory against Strasbourg in L1 and 65 on the occasion of the success on the ground of Glasgow Rangers (0- 2), last Thursday, in the Europa League.
“
After this crazy transfer window, it's attractive to join Ligue 1. It was already the case before.
However, I did not make this choice because Messi or others came… Of course, I like to play against the best players in the world
”, he had again indicated in this first press conference as a player of Lyon.
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The best, Boateng will therefore meet them this Sunday at the Parc des Princes.
Messi in the lead.
A reunion which had already been discussed during his presentation.
“
I had good and bad experiences against him… I don't know if there are players who can boast of having good experiences against him… Now I'm an OL player .
I will always try to win, regardless of the opponent.
After many years with Bayern or in the national team, I know that you can always achieve your goals by playing as a team,
”he said, a bit annoyed and revengeful.
Boateng has already taken his revenge on Messi
Although, the new Lyon recruit has already taken his revenge on Messi's Barça, participating in the humiliation of the Catalans in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, in 2020, on the side of Lisbon. 8-2 victory for the future German European champions in the Portuguese bubble. Boateng was titular alongside David Alaba at the hinge. He also played in the 2014 World Cup final won by Germany against Argentina.
One thing is certain: OL will need a top Jerome Boateng to thwart the plans of the Parisian armada. His tandem with Jason Denayer will pass a hell of a test against Leo Messi, but also Neymar, Kylian Mbappé or Angel Di Maria. “
You have to be smart because he can dribble any kind of player,
” Denayer said of Messi. Boateng is in a good position to know that ...
