Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Semi-finals.
words // Nick Engvall
Two semi-final matchups in the UEFA Champions League took place this week and Lionel Messi stole the show. Messi scored two goals to lead FC Barcelona past Real Madrid in their first match in the semis. They will face each other again on Tuesday in the second match to see who will move on to the finals.
In the second match, Schalke was defeated by Manchester United. Scoring for Manchester United was Ryan Giggs, followed shortly thereafter by Wayne Rooney. Man U will look to eliminate Schalke on Tuesday and move into their third final in the last four years.
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Lionel Messi in the adidas F50 adiZero in Warning/Black/White.
David Villa wearing the adidas F50 adiZero in Lightning White/Fresh Pink/Cyan.
Cristiano Ronaldo in the Nike Mercurial Superfly II.
Lassana Diarra in the adidas Predator X.
Emmanuel Adebayor in the adidas F50 adiZero.
Wayne Rooney in the Nike Total 90 Laser.
Patrice Evra in the red colorway of the Nike Total 90 Laser.
Joel Matip of Schalke in the adidas Predator X.