Franck Ribery's brilliance and Bayern Munich's ruthless 7-0 demolition of Barcelona in 2013 left Lionel Messi humbled.
The first leg of the 2013 UEFA Champions League semifinal between Bayern Munich and Barcelona remains one of the most iconic moments in recent football memory.
It was Barcelona who had been backed to make history but Bayern Munich delivered a performance that would forever be remembered.
They humbled Lionel Messi's Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the semifinal at the Allianz Arena in Munich before completely obliterating them 3-0 in the second leg at Camp Nou in Barcelona.
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The loss sent shockwaves through the football world and firmly established Franck Ribery as one of the most dominant players.
The moment Lionel Messi was left sitting
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The first leg of the semi-final at the Allianz Arena in Munich gave a glimpse of what was to come. Bayern Munich stunned Barcelona 4-0 victory and left them with a lot of work coming into the second leg.
Lionel Messi left the match as one of the most humiliated players after he fell into Franck Ribery’s trick. Franck Ribery challenged Lionel Messi, a move that resulted in his falling to the ground and sitting down helplessly. That was undoubtedly the standout occurrence of the match and it is remembered to date.
That moment was a huge humiliation to Messi and Barcelona and was captured in slow motion for the world to see. It was also a huge embarrassment since Messi, who was always humiliating defenders, found himself on the receiving end.
At the time, Lionel Messi was among the world’s best players but he was unable to exert any real influence over the game. In the second leg of the semifinal, Lionel Messi was not among the starting 11 and was benched throughout the whole game.
Bayern's Ruthless Attack
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Under the leadership of manager Jupp Heynckes, Bayern Munich played ruthlessly, downplaying Barcelona’s famous style of play.
Bayern Munich was not only after securing a victory over Barcelona but also asserting their complete dominance. And for Franck Ribery, without question, he was the star of the show. His performance demonstrated his world-class talent.
The 4-0 victory in the second leg of the semi-final completed a 7-0 aggregate win for Bayern Munich, a defining moment for them. They would go on to win the Champions League that year, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the final.
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As Pulse Sports Kenya goes down memory lane, it is clear that the match will forever be remembered as a defining moment in the careers of both Franck Ribery and Bayern Munich.