The Rosario native has gone on to express his desire to win the final of the Copa del Rey in order to pay tribute to his side’s outgoing manager.
Barcelona’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 has stressed that La Blaugrana must give their all in order to ensure that Pep Guardiola emerges victorious from his last game for his side.
Messi was of the opinion that Guardiola is undoubtedly one of the most successful managers at the Nou Camp and insisted that Barca’s soon-to-be former head coach deserves to win the Copa del Rey as his last trophy with the Blaugrana.
The Catalan giants are set to take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon on Friday, May 25.
As the fixture draws near, several members of the Barca team have expressed their confidence and winning the coveted competition.
Another significant factor that attaches importance to the match is the fact that it will be Guardiola’s last game as the manager for the Nou Camp outfit.
After serving as the club’s head coach for 4 years, the Catalan tactician is finally ready to put an end to his era.
Even though the mentor’s decision to leave the club came unexpectedly, his memory is likely to be cherished at the Nou Camp.
Messi has exclaimed that he wants to win the Copa del Rey in order to give his soon-to-be former trainer a departing gift.
While talking to reporters, the 24-year-old was quoted as saying:
"As Pep said, this is a special match because it is a final and because a title is at stake. But it would also be great to win the title for Guardiola to leave the way he deserves for what he has given us and the club.”
"We were close to winning La Liga and also the Champions League and now we want to end the season the best possible way, with a title, to kick off the next season with a lot of desire."
The final of the Copa del Rey presents itself as an opportunity to redeem this season’s performance for both, Barca and Bilbao.
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