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Man-united Smalling on Messi Challenge - 'Bring It On' 💥💥💥

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling says "bring it on" when asked about the prospect of facing Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

United will host Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday with the Catalan giants looking to reach the semi-final stage for the first time since the 2014-15 season, when they went on to win the competition.

This year, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has managed 43 goals and 21 assists in all competitions and is playing some of his finest football.

Despite Messi and the Barca team looking in formidable form, United defender Smalling is embracing the chance to face an all-time great.

"It's something to relish I think," said the United centre-back.

"This season, we have been lucky enough to face Ronaldo, (Kylian) Mbappe and they are all challenges that I definitely relish and I think players at this club relish.

"I say bring it on."

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