Barcelona star Messi has admitted he is expecting a strong Real Madrid side when the two teams face off at the Nou Camp next week. Los Blancos were expected to struggle by many this season, particularly given how they’d toiled under Julen Lopetegui, Santiago Solari and Zinedine Zidane last term. Real Madrid have, however, proven their critics wrong with Zidane’s side best-placed to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title. And Messi, speaking at the presentation of his new Adidas Nemesis 19 boots, thinks Barca’s biggest rivals will be tough to beat. "I expect a very strong Madrid," Messi said.

Source: Express December 12, 2019 07:41 UTC