Lionel Messi will give a press conference ahead of Barcelona v Bayern Munich

Lionel Messi will give a press conference ahead of Barcelona v Bayern Munich

Lionel Messi has surprised everyone by being the Barcelona player to speak at a press conference ahead of his side's clash with Bayern Munich.

Along with manager Luis Enrique, Messi will face the media at 12.45pm CET on Tuesday, the day before he takes on his former manager Pep Guardiola at the Camp Nou. 

Messi has not spoken at any press conferences this season, and the media can finally ask questions to Barcelona's star.

Beyond a few advertising commitments and social media posts, Messi has not spoken publicly since he appeared on Barca TV in January

On that occasion he tried to settle down the controversy over his relationship with Luis Enrique after the Anoeta defeat that shook the team's foundation. 

And what a time for Messi to return to speak in front of the media - with Pep Guardiola back at the Camp Nou.