The Argentina captain begged a late brace to hand the defending champions a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Nou Camp.
And despite Arsenal frustrating their visitors and being the better side before the break, Messi told reporters that his side knew the Gunners would deteriorate.
"The first half they did well and physically they are very strong.
"We knew that they would get worse in the second half, that they wouldn't hold out.
"That's how it turned out and we found the spaces to score.''
And while Arsene Wenger appeared to virtually concede the tie to the Spanish giants in his press conference, Messi's post-match view was that the Gunners are still in with a chance.
"The tie isn't over," he said.
"We know what they're capable of. Nothing is done yet but it's a great result."
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