The Catalan head coach was full of praise for La Blaugrana faithful as he led Barcelona for the last time at the Camp Nou.
After losing out to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 tried to make amends with another master class at the Camp Nou against Espanyol.
The pint sized attacker took his goal scoring tally to 72 in the 2011/12 season, breaking more records on the way. Messi now has 8 hat-tricks in the season, overcoming Ronaldo’s establish record for the previous season.
The Argentinean captain embraced Pep Guardiola following his fourth goal in an act of showing his gratitude for his impact on his career trajectory.
After the 4-0 drubbing of their cross town rivals, the 41-year-old tactician thanked the players and the fans for their support and tremendous showings over the course of his stint as Barcelona manager.
Guardiola stated that he hopes Les Cules have enjoyed their relationship and taken as much from their efforts as he has taken from their presence.
Continuing on the subject, he reflected that he feels elated at servicing La Blaugrana and the fans alike, and wish them http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Good-Luck-c39444 for their journey after his departure.
"Life has given me this gift. During the past four years I have been close to you [the fans] and these players. I'm privileged," he said.
"I hope you, the fans, have enjoyed some good times with the team. We have felt you close to us.”
"You do not know how lucky I am. I will miss you a lot, but I am confident that you will be in good hands [referring to the appointment of Tito Vilanova]."
"I must take off my seatbelt now but you all must remain seated and you'll have a great time."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 enjoyed tremendous success under the tutelage of Guardiola, winning an unprecedented 13 titles out of the 18 they participated in four years.
With a Copa del Rey final meeting with Athletic Bilbao scheduled for the end of May, the witty tactician can add to his tally come the day he finally vacates the managerial seat at the Camp Nou.
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