'We do super special preparation for Lionel Messi': Manchester United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez reveals David de Gea was given specific training for dealing with Barcelona star before his gaffe David de Gea let Lionel Messi's shot in during Champions League quarter-final Barcelona beat Manchester United 4-0 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals Man United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez said they had prepared for Messi The Argentinian also scored opener and Philippe Coutinho added stunning third
By James Ayles For Mailonline
Published: 13:19 BST, 17 April 2019 | Updated: 13:19 BST, 17 April 2019
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David de Gea received special preparation for Lionel Messi before making the gaffe that allowed the Barcelona star to score his second of the game and dump Manchester United out of the Champions League.
Manchester United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez revealed before the game they had focused on Messi, only for de Gea to let a weak