By Pete Jenson for MailOnline
Published: 19:01 BST, 24 May 2019 | Updated: 19:02 BST, 24 May 2019
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Lionel Messi has described being knocked out of the Champions League by Liverpool as a stain on Barcelona’s season.
Speaking on the eve of his chance to pick up his 35th trophy at Barcelona in Saturday’s cup final against Valencia the captain did not hold back on opening about how the loss to Jurgen Klopp’s team took the air out of Barcelona’s season.
Messi said of the defeat at Anfield: ‘It was a very hard blow and it was really difficult to pick ourselves up.
Lionel Messi will lead his Barcelona side against Valencia in Copa Del Rey final on Saturday
Messi saw his side surrender three-goal lead against Liverpool in Champions League semi-final
The Argentinian admitted the shock defeat was a very low point during his side's season
‘It showed in the next games but tomorrow is a final and we have the chance to win a double.
