Hello and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Champions League last 16, second-leg clash between Barcelona and Arsenal at the Nou Camp. The Gunners face a mammoth task to turn the tie around after losing the first leg 2-0 at Emirates Stadium. The Catalans boast one of the finest attacking triumvirates in history and it would surely be one of the greatest comebacks ever if Arsene Wenger masterminds something special tonight. Arsenal’s season is in danger of imploding once again and a positive display – even in the face of probable elimination - is vital if they are to get back on track. Kick off 19.45 GMT.
Champions League / Last 16
Spotify Camp Nou / 16.03.2016
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Updated 16/03/2016 at 21:37 GMT
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FT: Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal. The Catalans march into the last eight thanks to three goals from their triumvirate. Neymar, Suarez and Messi do the damage to clinch a 5-1 success on aggregate despite a spirited display by the Gunners. Mohamed Elneny scored a corker in the second half to give Wenger and co a small bit of hope, but it wasn't to be and they will have to quickly lift themselves for a league clash at Everton on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive.
90+2'
Sanchez with a chance for Arsenal at the death.. . but he can't squeeze it home.
90+1'
It looks emphatic but this was a decent display by Arsenal. The 3-1 loss sounds like a beating but for long spells they put up a good fight. However, whenever Barca have taken the handbrake off they have looked like scoring.
90'
Messi loves playing against Arsenal. FACT.
89'
Tie over. Nine goals in six games v Arsenal for Messi.
88'
GOAL!!!! Messi dinks a sublime finish over Ospina after Neymar had carved the Arsenal defence apart (Barca lead 5-1 on aggregate).
87'
Walcott inside the area on the right, but the angle is narrow and ter Stegen is out to smother. Good goalkeeping once more from the Barca stopper.
86'
Arsenal continue to press for a morale-boosting draw on the night. They know they are out but a 2-2 here would give them a lift ahead of Everton on Saturday.
85'
VIDEO: Just genius.
84'
Giroud booked for sticking a hand in the face of Alba trying to hold the Barca man off. He'd miss the game if Arsenal were to somehow score three in six minutes...
82'
Arsenal go to sleep from a Barca corner and are fortunate to see Busquets nod a free header wide.
81'
Arsenal have had their moments here. If they had managed to take them this could have been a much more interesting final 10 minutes.
80'
DOUBLE SAVE! Sanchez sees a curling free kick palmed back into play by ter Stegen. The keeper then makes another stop to deny Giroud on the rebound before Mascherano nods away Walcott's header.
79'
Turan booked within seconds of coming on. Free kick to Arsenal 30 yards from the Barca goal.
78'
BARCA SUB: Rakitic off, Turan on.
77'
DID YOU KNOW? Suarez (18) has now surpassed Edinson Cavani (17) as Uruguayan player with most goals in the CL + qualifying.
76'
A lovely move sees the ball cushioned back for Rakitic who blazes over from 25 yards.
75'
VIDEO: Suarez 'shinner'!
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73'
DOUBLE CHANGE FOR ARSENAL: Walcott and Giroud on for Welbeck and Iwobi.