Lionel Messi's crossfield stunner finds Dembele for Barcelona's opener vs Juventus: Watch

Lionel Messi was in fine form on Wednesday night as he helped Barcelona score an impressive 2-0 victory over Juventus in Turin. Argentine played a part in both goals as he provided an assist from Ousmane Dembele goal before he sealed win with a late penalty.

Juventus vs Barcelona: Fans laud Messi's vision for stellar Dembele goal

Football fans are were left in awe after Lionel Messi produced arguably pass of match to set Ousmane Dembele's free on goal. With just 14 minutes into game, Dembele put visitors ahead after he beat a couple of defenders before scoring past Wojciech Sczesny, albeit with a massive deflection. While Dembele's work to set up short was quite commendable, fans are seemingly raving about pass from diminutive Argentine that actually set move in motion.

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With play heavily in left flank, Lionel Messi received a pass from youngster Pedri. Without even needing a touch, Messi produced an outrous crossfield pass that found Dembele with acres of in front of him. As mentioned, Frenchman made mistake, giving Barcelona lead in crucial tie.

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While Cristia Ronaldo-less Juventus did man to find back of net thrice in game, all three were chalked off for offside. Juventus were also reduced to 10 men late in game after defender Merih Demiral picked up his second yellow card for a harsh challenge on Miralem Pjanic. Juventus' misery aside, it was a night of sheer dominance from Barcelona, who might have just produced ir best performance of season, so far. 

Messi's stellar show was rewarded after visitors earned a penalty in second-half stopp time. Federico Bernadeschi clumsily brought down Ansu Fati in box, giving an opportunity for Messi to add a goal to his sumptuous assist. six-time Ballon d'Or winner made mistake from spot, sending his shot high into top left corner for Barca's second of night. Martin Braithwaite missed a late sitter as referee blew final whistle at 2-0 to Barca.

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With two wins in two matches, Barcelona remain first in Group G of Champions League. Last week, Catalan side scored a 5-1 win over Hungarian side Ferencvaros. Barcelona will be at Alaves this weekend. Meanwhile, Juventus occupy second place in group with one win and a loss in ir opening two matches. Old Lady will look to bounce back from defeat this Sunday when y visit Spezia in Serie A.

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(Im Credits: Barcelona Twitter)