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'Lionel Messi was difference class and Barcelona were a couple of levels above us', admits Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Champions League drubbing

By Press Association

Published: 23:06 BST, 16 April 2019 | Updated: 23:06 BST, 16 April 2019

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Barcelona were 'a couple of levels' above Manchester United after their Champions League exit. 

The Red Devils boss also hailed Lionel Messi as the 'difference' between the sides after the Argentine scored twice in the first-half to banish United's hopes of another improbable Champions League comeback at the Nou Camp.

A wonder strike from Philippe Coutinho ushered Barcelona towards a 3-0 victory, 4-0 on aggregate, on Tuesday night. 

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