Messi: "Chelsea had merit '

Messi, one of the stars of Barcelona, acknowledged the merit Sporting clearance for the First knockout round of the UEFA Champions League, but made clear it wants to help the Catalans to achieve the first place in Group C.

In an interview granted to Sport TV, the Argentine front of Barcelona acknowledges that, when he learned of the lot, gave credit to the lions. "We look for the group and thought immediately that the Barcelona together with the Portuguese, would move to the next stage. We had to show it on the field and Chelsea took advantage of passing the First knockout round of the competition, "he said.

For the game tomorrow night in Alvalade, the South American has been clear that Barcelona want to keep the lead in the group. "The Sporting also want to get to first place and therefore will be a meeting very difficult, but expect a nice match, in which we will do everything to win the 3 points in dispute. Obviously we want to continue and finish this first phase of the competition in the first place, "emphasizes the Argentine star in the service of Barcelona.