Gerard Pique has admitted Lionel Messi would not have been able to prevent Barcelona's 3-0 second-leg thrashing by Bayern Munich at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.

Lionel Messi did not miss the second leg of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich on Wednesday night because of injury, Tito Vilanova has revealed.

Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich takes place tonight in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

Barcelona take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight and much will be resting on the shoulders of Lionel Messi.

Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich takes place tonight in the Champions League

Facts and stats ahead of this evening's Champions League game at Camp Nou where Barcelona play host to Bayern Munich (19:45 BST kick-off).

Barcelona play host to Bayern Munich tonight in the second leg of their Champions League tie.

There is one game taking place tonight in the Champions League, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich in action in the second-leg of their semi-final tie.

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund takes place tonight in the Champions League.

Facts and stats ahead of this evening's Champions League game at the Bernabeu where Real Madrid play host to Borussia Dortmund (19:45 BST kick-off).

Real Madrid play host to Borussia Dortmund tonight in the second leg of their Champions League tie.

There is one game taking place tonight in the Champions League, with Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in action in the second-leg of their semi-final tie.

Barcelona’s poor run of form continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday – and that result will not have Bayern Munich shaking in their boots ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash.

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid on Saturday, with the three points the perfect warm-up for Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund warmed up for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Real Madrid by making it six wins in a row in all competitions at the weekend.

Newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich warmed up for Wednesday night's Champions League semi-final second leg tie with Barcelona by beating Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, who continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United, scored all four goals in his side's 4-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Barcelona ace Lionel Messi insists Bayern Munich's performance rather than his own lack of fitness was the reason for the Catalans' heavy 4-0 defeat in Germany on Tuesday night.

Barcelona will not give up on the Champions League despite Tuesday night's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their semi-final first leg, assistant coach Jordi Roura has insisted.

Barcelona's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday night was the club's "worst result ever", according to midfielder Xavi.

Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid takes place tonight in the Champions League.

Facts and stats ahead of this evening's Champions League game at Signal Iduna Park where Borussia Dortmund play host to Real Madrid (19:45 BST kick-off).

Borussia Dortmund play host to Real Madrid tonight in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

There is one game taking place tonight in the Champions League, with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in action in the first-leg of their semi-final tie.

Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona takes place tonight in the Champions League.

Facts and stats ahead of this evening's Champions League game at the Allianz Arena where Bayern Munich play host to Barcelona (19:45 BST kick-off).

Bayern Munich play host to Barcelona tonight in the first leg Champions League semi-final tie.

There is one game taking place tonight in the Champions League, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona in action in the first-leg of their semi-final tie.

Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona's squad for the Champions League semi-final first leg game against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.