Lionel Messi restrained himself after watching Barcelona drop the name LaLiga on Thursday night, accusing his appearance of being erratic and weak in a surprise defeat at home to Osasuna.
The Barcelona captain, who seemed angry after scoring a brilliant free kick in the match, later became enraged and said Barcelona’s point of functionality needed to be temporarily improved if he wanted to have a chance to win the Champions League.
A frustrated Messi admitted that the enthusiasts lacked patience after the sadness of the national crusade, after heavy defeats in the Champions League through Liverpool and Rome over the more than two seasons.
Real Madrid earned the name by beating Villarreal 2-1 who would have lifted the trophy regardless of that result, after Barca collapsed to defeat a team of Osasuna that ended with 10 men – and Messi unleashed their anger in an infrequent post-match interview.
Lionel Messi livid after Barcelona lost 2-1 at home to Osasuna on Thursday night
The Barcelona captain did not back up in his post-match television interview after the loss in La Liga
In the Camp NouArray … Barcelona lost his name with a 2–1 loss to Osasuna ? a disappointed Leo Messi believes Real Madrid “did what it had to do” to win the name La Liga. A summer to come for Barcelona! #BarcaOsasunaMatch Report – https://t.co/wmTnZKEYe5 pic.twitter.com/KezQ09X83G
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