Attention, Lionel Messi is not happy. And it is never without consequence at Barça. Fallen from their title by Real Madrid on Thursday evening, the Catalans suffered, in addition, a defeat which made task against Osasuna. Symbol of a season where they have never shown themselves sovereign. "We didn't want to end this way, but that sums up our whole year a little: we were a very irregular, very weak team, beaten to the intensity or the urge, which cashed easily, dropped Messi after the meet. We lost a lot of points where we shouldn't have lost. "
Setien more vulnerable than ever
The attack is violent. We are not used to hearing the Argentinian raise his voice in public like that. "You have to do a self-criticism, starting with the players, but a global self-criticism," he continued. It's good that Real wins every game, and it has its merit. But we are Barça and we have an obligation to win every game. I said this a while ago, but if we continue like this, it will be very difficult to win the Champions League. "
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The Barcelonians now have three weeks to rest and get back in shape to face Naples, in the round of 16 return from C1. Having drawn 1-1 in Italy on the way out, they are in a strong position to reach the Final 8. Elimination would be a real disaster, and coach Quique Setien more than ever on the hot seat.
His position is already hanging by a thread. And the interested party knows it. When he was asked Thursday evening if he saw himself on the bench against Naples, he was not more serene. "I hope so, but I don't know. I agree with Messi on certain points, on the need for self-criticism, he confessed. I am the main responsible. I think I have the skills and the energy, I am convinced that we will be a different team. It would be better for him.
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