Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer and Barcelona's Lionel Messi will meet again in the semi finals of this year's UEFA champions league, after the German lifted the FIFA world cup in Brazil in 2014, beating Lionel Messi's Argentina 1-0 in Brazil.
Neuer, who said he has a lot of respect for the four-time ballon d'Or winner was a part of the German side that defeated Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate under coach Jupp Henckes in the 2013/14 season that eventually went ahead to lift the title that year.
The third best player in the world said that he will show the Barcelona star "who the boss is" when they meet in the Champions League semi-finals, saying he silence the Argentine once again.
The Germany international has nothing but respect for the 27-year-old, but is confident that he can keep him quiet once again.
"I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble," Neuer toldL'Equipe.
"But it's crucial to show authority when we meet on the pitch and show him who's boss. I did the same in the World Cup final and this worked out pretty well.
"We will be looking to do the same on Wednesday night. It is vital to obtain a position of dominance and instil respect.
"We have to make good use of our physical presence, our character and show a certain ruthlessness."
Bayern demolished Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals two years ago, but Neuer has stressed things are different now and expects a tough tie.
"The game against Barcelona is a final before the final. Our goal is to make it to the showpiece in Berlin.
"We dominated Barcelona in both legs in the semi-finals two years ago, but the situation has changed.
"This time, they have no injuries and Messi is back to his best, while we are misisng several key players,
"We know that we face a tough task, but I am confident we will get our chances." Goal
I will silence Lionel Messi once again- Bayern Munich goalkeeper
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