DBasia.news – Barcelona captain Lionel Messi doubts his team can win the Champions League. According to him, Barca currently need a lot of improvement.
Barcelona won the Champions League last time in the 2014-2015 season. After that, Barca had difficulty penetrating the top match. When the big opportunity came, Barca actually fell – an example was when they were defeated by AS Roma and Liverpool.
Lionel Messi feels something is wrong with his team. Messi also considered Quique Setien to be mistaken because he rated Barca can be the best in the Champions League.
“I have never doubted the squad we have. I’m sure we can win the competition,” Messi told Sport.
“However, that didn’t happen with the way we played. Now, everyone has their opinions and they are all very respected.”
“Based on the facts, I’m lucky to be able to play in the Champions League every year. I know we can’t possibly win it by playing like this. Maybe Setien misunderstood.”
Lionel Messi hopes the competition paused due to the corona virus pandemic can provide a positive impact for Barcelona. Barca will face Napoli in the second leg of the last 16 of the Champions League. At the first meeting the two teams played draw 1-1.
“This pause might be advantageous for us. However, we will see again whether they can start the competition. We are still doubtful because we can only check the level of the team when the league has started,” La Pulga said.
“The physical thing is, I feel very good. I practice at home and that is enough to help my body stay fit.”
Barcelona top the LaLiga standings with two points ahead of Real Madrid. Nevertheless, Barca has a slight chance of being crowned champion if LaLiga is permanently stopped. Because, the distance from Madrid is too close.