Lionel Messi (right) scored 36 goals to help Barcelona win this season's La Liga titleLionel Messi said he wants to win the Copa del Rey with Barcelona in order to ease the pain of the Champions League defeat by Liverpool which ranked among the "worst moments of his career". "Winning the Copa del Rey will be the best way to end the season." When asked if he himself was considering leaving Barcelona, Messi responded: "No, no, no. The club legend could win his seventh Copa del Rey and 21st major trophy with the Catalan giants on Saturday. TEAM NEWSBarcelona forward Philippe Coutinho is expected to return from injury although he is not guaranteed a starting role as Valverde's side go for a fifth consecutive Copa del Rey.

Source: BBC May 24, 2019 16:41 UTC