Cape Town - Spanish giants Barcelona beat Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1 in their Mandela Centenary Cup clash at FNB Stadium on Wednesday night in a game that produced some well-taken goals.

READ: Ruthless Barcelona outclass Sundowns in historic clash

Perhaps the biggest cheer of the night was reserved for Lionel Messi, who was introduced into the fray off the substitutes bench in the 73rd minute.

Naturally, Twitter reacted to not only having the prestigious Spanish club in the country but to the game as well which was played in front of a capacity 80,000 strong crowd. 

Here is some of the reaction on social media:

Calls for Messi ring around Soccer City #SundownsBarça pic.twitter.com/EORGIPW72a

— Kyle Zeeman (@Justzeeman) May 16, 2018

Today's match felt like a PlayStation match???? #SundownsBarça

— Starring of Life (@Nepzin_) May 16, 2018

Thanks to everyone who made this day possible... it's a dream come true for some of us...#sundownsBarca

— MphoGift Teffo (@T4NtaGift) May 16, 2018

When u didn't get booked for a gig but u admire the headliners.#SundownsBarça pic.twitter.com/qmeNsAqJrW

— Bra Leo (@DjLuv_Leo) May 16, 2018

#SundownsBarça
All those millions paid to bring Barcelona to SA....and Sundowns still loose. Useless

— Khethokuhle (@khethokuhle1981) May 16, 2018

Just checking if he got Messi's jersey, not knowing that Arendse is already hiding it. ?? ?? ?? ?? #SundownsBarça #SundownsvsBarca pic.twitter.com/t2ZLPrb26Y

— Man's Not Barry Roux (@AdvBarryRoux) May 16, 2018

#SundownsBarça just for Messi ???????????? pic.twitter.com/81W9ZXKOYi

— #BlackChina??® (@Ledwaba_Glen) May 16, 2018

? Great finish from @LuisSuarez9 ! #SundownsBarça (0-2) pic.twitter.com/hXK56VQ27d

— FC Barcelona ???? (@FCBarcelona) May 16, 2018

The CIC @Julius_S_Malema greets Lionel Messi at the FNB Stadium ahead of the #SundownsBarça match pic.twitter.com/mdNHeklVMU

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) May 16, 2018

89: ?? #Messi tries! Saved by the @Masandawana keeper! #SundownsBarça pic.twitter.com/kJpmjB1pti

— FC Barcelona ???? (@FCBarcelona) May 16, 2018

Whoever exchanged his jersey with Messi is verrrrrrry lucky ????#SundownsBarça

— HermaineM (@HermaineM) May 16, 2018

#SundownsBarça @Masandawana you have played against the best, made them sweat, you have earned my respect _ Well done Madiba would have been proud. Better luck next time boyz

— Nicholas Nyati (@NicholasNyati) May 16, 2018

Thank you so much Patrice Motsepe, we as the YELLOW NATION truly appreciate the gesture.... #SundownsBarca

— T-Borne (@TwaFlo) May 16, 2018