The Argentine’s superb finish helped defeat Roma and ensure Barcelona finish top of Group E

Lionel Messi’s delicate chip to finish off an excellent 27-pass move in Barcelona’s 6-1 crushing of Roma has been named UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week, presented by Nissan.

Following a flowing team move, Messi combined brilliantly with fellow strikers Neymar and Luis Suarez before gently lifting the ball over the onrushing Wojciech Szczesny to give Barca a 2-0 lead over their Italian opposition.

Messi would go on to add a second as his side dismantled Roma 6-1 at Camp Nou, with the reigning La Liga champions already through to the knockout stages.

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