Lionel Messi turns Guardiola's dream into a nightmare

Man City humbled by Barcelona as Claudio Bravo is sent off and Messi scores hat-trick in 4-0 win

Lionel Messi
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Barcelona 4 Manchester City 0

Pep Guardiola's return to the Camp Nou turned into a nightmare as his Manchester City side were battered by Barcelona. The 4-0 thrashing was a stark reminder to the Spaniard of the gulf in class between the Citizens and the Catalans, and indeed the chasm that separates the best the Premier League has to offer with quality at the top end of La Liga.

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