No matter how much Lionel Messi talks down the manner in which he bamboozled Jerome Boateng last season, none can deny that the Argentine’s unforgettable goal vs. Bayern in the Champions League is the kind of strike every player dreams of pulling off.
Even some already established names would dream of finding the back of the net in similar fashion to which La Pulga beat Maneul Neuer in the 3-0 Camp Nou win, including the likes of Philippe Coutinho
In a new add by Gatorade titled “The Best Fuel the Best”, the Liverpool playmaker is filmed watching Messi’s wonder goal as inspiration. This, though, could do with the fact that the sports drink endorse both the Brazilian and Argentine sensations.
Watch the commercial in the video below.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will be in action on Saturday, as the reigning Liga BBVA champions travel to Real Betis, needing nothing but a victory in order to avoid losing the league crown to Atletico or Real Madrid.
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