Good evening and welcome to LIVE text coverage of one of the most eagerly-anticipated encounters of the season so far. It's Barcelona versus Bayern Munich in the first leg of a mouthwatering Champions League semi-final showdown. The stage is set and the atmosphere around the ground is already intoxicating as some of the world's finest footballers prepare to lock horns on the surface of one of the game's great stadiums. Throw in the Pep Guardiola factor and you've got a clash that is simply unmissable. We've got all the build up and team news right here. Kick off 7.45pm BST.
Champions League / Semi-final
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Updated 06/05/2015 at 20:38 GMT
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90+5'
FT: Barca 3-0 Bayern. The Catalan giants enjoyed a late surge to sink Bayern and make it a nightmare return to the Camp Nou for Guardiola.
90+4'
GOAL!!!! It's 3-0 and Barca have one foot in the final. Neymar races through and slots beyond Neuer.
90+2'
But 2-0 would be a commanding lead for Barca to take to Munich.
90+1'
Bayern pushing here. A goal would change the complexion of the tie.
90'
Four minutes added.
89'
Mascherano off, Barta on.
88'
Barca killing time here. Another change is due.
87'
Rafinha of Barca on for Iniesta.
86'
Barca making another change...
85'
Bayern looking to get what would be a huge away goal.
84'
Suarez is played free by Neymar but he has to take the shot early and slams it wide of Neuer's near post.
83'
In the blink of an eye, Guardiola's return is developing into a nightmare.
82'
History maker Messi.
81'
BARCA sub: Rakitic off, Xavi on.
80'
GOAL! Messi at the double! The magician destroys Bayern once more, slaloming beyond Boateng and dinking a sublime finish over Neuer.
80'
Much love for Messi on Twitter.
79'
Bayern suddenly looking nervy at the back with stray passes galore. Can Barca grab a second?
78'
BAYERN sub: Mueller off, Goetze on.
77'
GOAL!!!!! Alves wins the ball deep in Bayern territory and feeds Messi who drills a low 20-yard effort beyond Neuer.
76'
Rafinha goes into a challenge with Neymar in the area... no penalty says the referee.