"Admittedly it was a bit cringe, but as a former player who loves @FCBarcelona I make no apologies for dancing to the diminutive Dios."

Messi's goal was the 600th of his career, matching Cristiano Ronaldo who hit the same number earlier this week during Juventus' 1-1 draw with Inter Milan.

The Argentine's goal made Liverpool the sixth English opponent he has scored against in the Champions League.

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