Don't Underestimate Us - Messi

The press were not too kind on the Blaugrana following their 1-1 draw in week 21 of La Liga last week, a result which meant the Camp Nou based side lost further ground to league leaders Real Madrid.

The Argentina star believes his side are well equipped to go on and have a title winning season and he admits that catching Los Blancos won’t be as difficult as many people think.

“No one should count us out,” Messi told Marca.

“Real Madrid have done well but you shouldn’t underestimate Barcelona.”

“We have a great squad who can go on right to the end and win titles.”

“Just think, if we are second without playing well then it will be much easier when we begin playing good.

"I don’t think Real Madrid will win all their games so there will be a chance for us to close the gap.”

Barcelona play host to La Liga strugglers Osasuna in week 22 of the Primera Division and Frank Rijkaard’s side will be hoping to begin closing the gap here with what should be a comfortable win over Los Rojillos.

Salvatore Landolina