BERLIN: Five reasons why Bayern Munich lost 3-0 to Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final, first-leg ahead of Tuesday's return leg at the Allianz Arena:

1) Lionel Messi - The midfield maestro netted twice in three minutes to stun Pep Guardiola's Bayern before putting Neymar through to score the hosts' third goal with the type of inspired performance which could make the Argentinian a shoe-in for the 2015 Ballon d'Or if repeated.

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