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Anything is possible with Messi, Koeman says as Barca target PSG comeback

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October 24, 2020 Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman and Lionel Messi after the match [REUTERS]

Barcelona have a chance of fighting back from a three-goal deficit in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg with Paris St Germain as long as the club's all-time top scorer Lionel Messi is on form, coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday.

Barca were beaten 4-1 at home and no side has ever overturned a three-goal deficit in an away leg of the Champions League.

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