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What Lionel Messi Said In August After 3-1 Defeat To Real Madrid

What Lionel Messi Said In August After 3-1 Defeat To Real Madrid

Barcelona have come a long way since, winning the La Liga title.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Barcelona wrapped up the La Liga title over the weekend following a 4-2 victory against Deportivo La Coruna, thanks to Lionel Messi who bagged a stunning hat-trick.

With four league games remaining, Barcelona cannot be caught.

Messi greets fans during the clubs open top bus victory parade. Image: PA
Messi greets fans during the clubs open top bus victory parade. Image: PA

The Catalan giants have 86 points on the board, 11 ahead of nearest rivals, Atletico Madrid, and a further 15 clear of defending champions, Real Madrid.

What's more, Barcelona have yet to taste defeat during their league campaign. That's 26 victories and eight draws from their 34 games. Impressive.

Ernesto Valverde's side will be looking to go the whole season undefeated. But, up next for Messi and co; Real Madrid.

The 'El Clasico' takes center stage this weekend, but, ahead of the huge meeting, we remember what Messi said in August before the league season commenced.

Barcelona lost out on silverware in pre-season, losing the Spanish Super Cup to Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane's men ran out 3-1 winners at the Camp Nou, before sealing the trophy in the return leg with a 2-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Messi cuts a dejected figure. Image: PA
Messi cuts a dejected figure. Image: PA

And following the defeat at Barcelona, Messi posted a rousing message on Instagram.

"F***** up day but you have to get up and go. This is just starting."

Image: leomessi
Image: leomessi

Barcelona have come a long way since. Not only have they won the La Liga title, but also the Copa del Rey.

While their Champions League campaign was a failure, the club have regained the league title, and are on course to go the season unbeaten.

Messi is congratulated by his teammates. Image: PA
Messi is congratulated by his teammates. Image: PA

Messi, once again, has inspired his side to success. He's chipped in with an incredible 43 goals in all competition including 32 in the league.

Are we looking at the 'new invincible's'?

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Topics: Football News, Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Real Madrid

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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