Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka admits it was fun to beat FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi after 8-2 thrashing on Friday night.

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The Bavarians piled more misery on the Catalan giants to secue a spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

To add insult to injury, Philippe Coutinho, who is on loan from Barcelona, bagged two goals in 10-goal thriller in Lisbon.

When asked how it felt to bea the six-time Ballon d'Or winner, Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka told Sky Sports, "No, it didn’t hurt, it was fun actually.

"It’s difficult to put this into words so soon after the game. I think it will take a couple of days to process this result

"We have so much confidence, but as we just said in the changing room we've taken the first of three steps."

Click through the gallery to see action from Barcelon's humiliating defeat to Bayern Munich

The Bundesliga champions will now face the winner of the final quarter-final tie between Manchester City and Olympique Lyon.

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