Barcelona vs. Monchengladbach: Score, Reaction from 2016 Champions League Match

Barcelona defeated Borussia Monchengladbach in clinical fashion at the Camp Nou in the UEFA Champions League, as Arda Turan scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 victory in Group C on Tuesday. 

Lionel Messi gave the Blaugrana the lead after 15 minutes as the hosts carved through the Bundesliga club with precision.

Turan completed a 17-minute treble in the second half, with his side putting in a vintage display with a rotated starting XI.

Andres Iniesta made his first start in six weeks for Barca, making his way back from injury. Luis Enrique rang the changes from El Clasico, promoting Jasper Cillessen, Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Digne, Aleix Vidal, Denis Suarez, Turan and Paco Alcacer into the starting XI.

Messi and Co. were in control from the opening minutes, dancing through the German back line with consummate ease. 

The effortless nature of the hosts’ attacking was breathtaking to behold, and Monchengladbach appeared swamped and overrun.

It was 1-0 to Barca after 15 minutes when a convincing passing move was finished off by Argentina icon Messi.

The attacker linked with Turan, who returned the ball to Messi, and he swept his shot home to the cheers of the Camp Nou.

Presenter Andy Goldstein complimented Messi’s amazing consistency and standing in world football history:

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