Lionel Messi confronts furious Barcelona fans at airport after UCL exit

- Messi was not at his best as Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League

- The Catalan side blew up a three-goal advantage as Liverpool staged an epic comeback to qualify for the finals

- Messi had to confront angry Barca fans at the airport as they hurled abuses on him

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, had to face furious fans who hurled insults at him following the Catalan side's heartbreaking exit from the Champions League.

Barcelona gave up a three-goal advantage earned in the first leg of the semi-final fixture against Liverpool to exit the competition.

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Liverpool produced a historic comeback at Anfield to dump the La Liga champions out of the European competition.

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Messi, who was magical in the first leg was not at his best during the trip to England on Tuesday, May 7, as he could not help his side progress to the finals.

A group of fans later confronted the Argentine talisman at John Lennon Airport during Barcelona's trip back to Spain, with reports suggesting the angry supporters even hurled insults at the star forward.

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In his response, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is said to have asked the fans what wrong he had committed before a club official stepping in to whisk Messi away.

"What's your problem? What did I do? What did I do wrong?" The Barcelona captain was quoted saying.

Meanwhile, TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that a double brace from Georginio Wijnaldum and Divock Origi inspired Liverpool to a 4-0 win against Barca to progress to the Champions League finals.

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The Reds will now battle Tottenham Hotspur for a chance to claim the European title.

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