Chris Smalling has revealed he made peace with Lionel Messi after giving the five-time Ballon d'Or winner a bloodied nose during Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Just before the half-hour mark of United's UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Barca, Smalling left Messi on the turf after winning the ball with a robust challenge.
The Argentinian had to be treated and was bleeding heavily:
Bleacher ReportMessi with a bloody nose and eye after a collision with Smalling https://t.co/nzKZBaLhVQ
ESPN FCBefore the game, Chris Smalling told Messi to "bring it on.