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Barcelona's Lionel Messi is tipped for a new pair of boots as they prepare to face a tough-looking Cypriot side in the Champions League group stages.

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Lionel Messi looks excited about the prospect of wearing his new adidas adizero F50s in the Champions League after posing with the multi-coloured boots. The Barcelona forward posted a photo on Instagram showing himself smiling and showing off the new boots. Barcelona and the 27-year-old Argentinian take on Cypriot champions APOEL Nicosia at the Nou Camp on Wednesday, knowing a victory will be vital for their chances of progressing. Lionel Messi poses with his new adidas adizero F50s boots ahead of Barcelona's match with APOEL Nicosia . The Barcelona star set up two goals for Neymar in his side's 2-0 home win against Athletic Bilbao . Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain and Eredivisie winners Ajax are the other sides in a tricky-looking Group F. Messi provided two assists for Neymar in Barca's 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. The Catalan giants find themselves top of La Liga having taken a maximum nine points from their first three matches. Lionel Messi congratulates Neymar after the Brazilian scores Barcelona's second goal against Athletic Bilbao . Neymar (left), Messi (right) and Barcelona face APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League group stages .