BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has said Barcelona's shock 4-0 defeat by Liverpool which sent them crashing out of the Champions League has ruined their season as they look to complete a domestic double when they face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. "I've had a spectacular season as captain, we won the league, we've reached the cup final, I think it's been a good year if you take out the Liverpool match, which has regrettably ruined the great season we were having until then," he said. "HUGE DISAPPOINTMENTS"Messi likened the defeat to the 1-0 extra-time loss to Germany he suffered as Argentina captain in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil. A World Cup final is the biggest thing there is and it's a huge disappointment but to have a 3-0 lead and then lose the (Liverpool) tie... they are both huge disappointments," he said. "No-one should beat us for attitude, we're going to try and compete like we have done in every game this season, apart from against Liverpool," Messi added.

Source: The Star May 24, 2019 16:50 UTC