Messi and team celebrate after his goal |
After two
successive defeats - a 1-2 loss to Cadiz (in La Liga) last weekend, and a
humiliating 0-3 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League, Barcelona defeated
Levante at Camp Nou - a much needed 1-0 victory. Messi fired home a pass from
Frenkie de Jong in the 76th minute - his fifth goal in 11 La Liga appearances
this season. Barcelona are now 8th in La Liga.
La Liga leaders
Real Sociedad only lead Atletico Madrid now on goal difference. Sociedad are to
play Barcelona on Wednesday. Barcelona are nine points behind leaders Real
Sociedad and Atletico Madrid. Though many suggest that Barcelona will miss out
on La Liga trophy for a second consecutive season, Barcelona Coach Ronald
Koeman believes Barcelona can still win it.
"Of course we can win [the title]," the
57-year-old told reporters. "If we improve and we have more confidence and
we improve our effectiveness [in front of goal], there's a chance!
"There are still lots of games left
remaining."