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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: United vs. Barcelona a 'Battle Between Messi and Pogba'

Manchester United's UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Barcelona will be decided by who wins the battle between Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi, per Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Los Angeles Galaxy striker has been team-mates to both players at their current clubs, and he told Barcelona's official website that despite the collective nature of football, Pogba or Messi will dictate the victor:

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Ibrahimovic said:

"Two big teams, two big clubs playing against each other.