Lionel Messi says Barcelona’s failings last season left him with a bitter taste in his mouth.
The Catalan giants won La Liga at a canter but were looking to go all the way in the Champions League too.
They thumped Liverpool 3-0 in the first leg of their semi-final at Camp Nou, and were expected to see the job out in the return match at Anfield.
But Jurgen Klopp’s Reds side pulled off the unthinkable, overturning the three-goal deficit and then some to beat Barcelona 4-3 and progress to the final.
Speaking about Barcelona’s failings last season, Messi addressed the Catalan faithful ahead of Sunday’s Joan Gamper trophy match against Arsenal.
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“The truth is that it’s very difficult to say something today after what happened last season, but I don’t regret anything,” said Messi.
“I repeat what I said last season. I trust in this squad, these players, this coaching staff and I have no doubts that we will fight for everything again.
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“Last season ended up with a bitter taste because of what happened.”
Barcelona ran out 2-1 winners over the Gunners at Camp Nou on the weekend with Luis Suarez netting late to secure victory.
