This was a ridiculous performance, I have to admit. But at least he moves well off the ball. But any more decline in acceleration, agility and technique now and he's totally finished at the top level. It can happen any time at the age he's at.
Wow the pessimism here. Personally I like Barca's chances in any tie except vs City. Hopefully someone else picks them off because I think that is a terrible match-up.
To be a little more balanced his total sofascore (7.3) only trails Messi, Griezmann & Aspas among La Liga top 10 scorers. He is ahead of Benzema, Ben Yeder and Stuani. His form has been bad of late (every match in Feb < 7.0) but his season at this point is quite good. https://www.sofascore.com/tournament/football/spain/laliga/8
The man really needs to be conserved now that we have a decent lead in La Liga and Dembele is back. Quite simply don't start him in La Liga matches right now-- including giving him Sevilla off and the league Classico off. Got to have a true decent alternative next year.
True, For me, I think it would have been best if Messi gave that 2nd penalty to Suarez, not because he missed it but to relieve suarez that pressure if he had scored.