Lionel Messi recently heavily criticized as Barcelona defeated Real Valladolid 1-0. Now, there is an opportunity to improve performance against Manchester City in the Champions League. Can Lionel Messi got up and returned to Barcelona for inspiration breezed into the quarter-finals?

With four points of Real Madrid, Barcelona is less favored retaining the Spanish league title, but there is still hope in the two remaining competitions. Especially in the last 16 of the Champions League, Barcelona already winning 0-2 on aggregate and will play Manchester City at the Camp Nou in the second leg.

Messi could not hide his enthusiasm against City. He revealed to the Daily Star, "In the first leg, I was not 100% condition. Now, I gradually got better and when the second leg, I will be fully fit. "

"We won from Manchester City, who are a great team with a series of star players, but not the final 0-2 on aggregate. We still have to complete the second leg. Nothing is said, the task of Barcelona has been completed. "

Later, along with King Leo shiny appearance, many are accusing've lost the passion to play football. This is what is trying to be answered by Messi.

He said, "Of course I am still excited to play football like never before. I do not know why some people doubt it. I love football; excited to play it as long as possible. "Victory over City in the first leg to restore our confidence. We prove that Barcelona are still a formidable team when it arrived at the decisive moments. " Victory same deserves to Barcelona fans at Camp Nou in midweek. Proves, there is no crisis at the Catalan club.