The superb Andres Iniesta slotted them ahead before his majestic pass enabled Dani Alves to take a touch and prod in.

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Brazil, with Dani Alves superb on the right of midfield, gave Chile no room to breathe and gradually took control of the contest.

BBC: Brazil 3-0 Chile

That lasted until the 55th minute, when Villa found space at the far post to nod in Dani Alves' right-wing cross before Messi took over.

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He blocked Messi and then Ibrahimovic spared Arsenal when he blazed over the top with the goal at his mercy after being set up by Dani Alves' inviting cross.

BBC: Arsenal 2-2 Barcelona

There was still time for Messi's customary goal, running through the middle to head home Dani Alves' cross from close-range and kill off any hopes of a Malaga comeback.

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After a 5-1 victory in Spain, Lionel Messi put the tie to bed with his 48th goal of the season - a Spanish record - when he slotted in Dani Alves's pass.

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Barcelona's attacking Brazilian right-back Dani Alves has signed his new contract with the Catalan club, which contains a 150m euros buy-out clause and keeps him at the Nou Camp until 2015.

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Twice Xavi had a sight of goal but the midfielder was crowded out on both occasions, Pedro flashed an instinctive volley wide from Dani Alves' cross, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a snap-shot well blocked by Walter Samuel.

BBC: Barcelona 1-0 Inter (agg 2-3)

The closest you get to a Barca villain is midfield enforcer Sergio Busquets or wingback Dani Alves, both of whom have a penchant for taking a tumble to win a free kick, while Busquets is known for the odd dirty tackle.

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