Former Barcelona captain and football legend, Lionel Messi, has issued an impassioned rallying cry to the current squad of players at Camp Nou, urging them not to settle for anything less than the top position in the ongoing La Liga title race this season.
Last season, Barcelona experienced disappointment as they finished as runners-up, relinquishing the La Liga trophy to their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, who claimed the championship title.
This season, however, the tables have turned, with the Catalan club currently perched at the pinnacle of the La Liga standings, boasting a four-point lead over Real Madrid, who are positioned in second place.
Despite their current advantage, the situation remains precarious, as Real Madrid hold a crucial game in hand, which could potentially narrow the gap in the title race. Aware of the intense competition and the pressure that comes with being at the top, Messi’s words carry significant weight and insight.
Drawing from his own storied experiences at Barcelona, Lionel Messi has emphasized the importance of maintaining an unwavering determination to succeed.
“You can never accept to be second if you’re wearing a Barça shirt. This means you are part of the biggest club in the world. The expectation here is to always strive for victory”, Lionel Messi stated as quoted by Mundodeportivo.
The Argentine superstar further elaborated that even in the face of potential defeat, the essence of being part of FC Barcelona is to relentlessly compete for the title until the very last moment of the season.
