'I never thought he would do that' - Getafe players remember Messi's Maradona-esque goal

David Belenguer, Nacho Perez, Javier Paredes and David Cortes, the defense that tried in vain to stop the Argentine's solo effort in 2007, speak to Goal about the famous strike.

There were 28 minutes on the clock and Barcelona was already ahead against Getafe. The two teams were playing for a place in the final of the Copa del Rey and Frank Rijkaard's side (European champions at that time) had taken the lead through Xavi. However, neither he nor any of the souls present at Camp Nou imagined that they were about to witness one of the most beautiful goals in football history.

Xavi, in his own half, spread the ball out wide to Messi, who received possession with two subtle touches to leave…