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Barcelona 2 - 1 Dyn. Kyiv: Barca get third win in a row but fail to convince against Dynamo

November 4, 2020 FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action REUTERS

Lionel Messi scored a penalty for the third Champions League game in a row as Barcelona earned a far from convincing 2-1 win at home to a depleted Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday to record three consecutive victories in Europe's top competition.

The Argentine, who had also scored spot-kicks in wins over Group G opponents Ferencvaros and Juventus, tucked away a penalty in the fifth minute while Gerard Pique netted in the second half, glancing in a fine cross from Ansu Fati.

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