Sergio Aguero has admitted even a top level display from Manchester City may not be enough to stop Lionel Messi.

The striker is hoping that his friend and Argentina teammate has a bad day to help City to a famous Champions League win in the Nou Camp.

“Playing against Messi will be something special,” said Aguero.

“We are the same nationality and we are friends too. For that reason I didn’t want to to get Barcelona in the draw but sometimes fate plays a part and there’s nothing you can do.

“I know all about him and of course so does Guardiola – but then when it comes to Barcelona everybody in the world knows about all their players, so it doesn’t mean so much.

“He will be difficult to stop, I know that from experience. All we can hope is that he has a bad day and our defence plays the game of its life. It’s that difficult because Leo is the best in the world.”