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Leo Messi says Tito Vilanova's absence through illness affected Barcelona's campaign this term, but he is happy it has ended on a winning note.

Jordi Alba says Lionel Messi took risks by playing with a hamstring injury to ensure Barcelona won this season's La Liga trophy.

Lionel Messi looks to have played his last Barcelona game of the season due to his persistent hamstring injury, but he may return in time for Argentina's World Cup qualifiers in early June.

Gerard Pique says speculation that he and Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova have different ideas on how the team must be improved this summer is wrong and that the pair have a "phenomenal" relationship.

Andres Iniesta has admitted Barcelona were "not up to the job" during their 7-0 aggregate thumping by Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League semi-finals and that "the truth hurts".

Xavi Hernandez has warned that Barcelona should not be written off just yet despite their stunning 7-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova knows his side face a tough task in overturning a 4-0 first leg deficit against Bayern Munich in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return game at the Camp Nou, but says Lionel Messi still may have something to say about which side progresses.

Sergio Busquets is Barcelona's main fitness concern for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at home to Bayern Munich, after Lionel Messi confirmed his return to form with a scintillating goal in Saturday's 2-2 La Liga draw at Athletic Bilbao.

Lionel Messi said that Bayern Munich's strength not his own lack of fitness was behind Barcelona's 4-0 hammering in Tuesday evening's Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena.

Lionel Messi has travelled with Barcelona for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich and is expected to start the game at the Allianz Arena.

Lionel Messi could return for Barcelona's La Liga game against Levante on Saturday, but no risks will be taken to ensure he is ready for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich.

Barcelona playmaker Xavi Hernandez says his recent injury woes are behind him, and he is now back at 100% ahead of the upcoming Champions League semi-finals.

Cesc Fabregas says Lionel Messi is working well in training and should be ready to start Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg at Bayern Munich next Tuesday.

Neymar has lavished praise on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as their clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid, in a Spanish TV interview.