Barcelona played out a 0-0 draw Against Olympiacos in Athens but the game as much again disembarked into banter when spectators were allowed to run on to the pitch and head straight for Lionel Messi.
In the second half, one fan even had time to take a ‘selfie’ with the Argentine. In the first opportunity, a spectator grazes around to the touch-line where Messi was a load to take a corner, grappled him and planted a kiss on his cheek before trotting off back to the stand behind the goal.
Both one-man pitches raid were good-natured but Olympiacos strength has questions to answer pertaining just how reinless the invading spectators were without a steward in eyesight.
Ernesto Valverde, who was making a return to his former club, has guided his Barca side to 10 points from four games.Only a point is required from their last two games against Juventus and Sporting to guarantee a place in the last 16.Juventus, who have two wins, a draw, and one defeat, are still three points clear of Sporting in third.
Gonzalo HiguaÃn equalized with 11 minutes remaining after Bruno César had given Sporting a half-time lead.The late equalizer ensures Juve remain in a strong position to progress through to the knock-out stage.
Barcelona welcome Olympiakos to Camp Nou on Wednesday as they look to take a step closer to the knock-out stage of the Champions League.Having already vanquished Juventus and Sporting, the Liga giants are currently top of Group D and they will attempt to maintain their flawless record in the competition thus far.
Olympiakos, on the various arm, is at the undermost of the group following harmful to Sporting and Juve so they will be doing their utmost to avoid defeat in order to keep their hopes of remaining in the competition alive.

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