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Lionel Messi closes season early, absent against Eibar

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Lionel Messi sure to close this season sooner. The Argentine striker was absent for the time being Barcelona against Eibar in the last weekend Spanish League.

Messi is confirmed to be absent when Barcelona against Eibar at the Municipal de Ipurua Stadium, Saturday (22/5/2021). It was the Blaugrana’s 38th match in LaLiga, or most recently in the 2020/2021 season.

This was announced by Barcelona on their social media. His mainstay striker was absent in training and the match against Eibar with permission from the coach.

“Leo Messi did not train today with the coach’s permission and will not play against Eibar,” tweeted Barcelona’s Twitter account.

Absence Lionel Messi won’t have much effect on fate in the last week Barcelona. Foster child Ronald Koeman itself has certainly failed to win the Spanish League title.

1-2 defeat to Celta Vigo in week 37, making Barcelona certainly failed to catch up Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Los Cules stuck at number three Spanish League standings with 76 points, four points adrift of both rivals with one game remaining.

This season, Messi made 47 appearances for Barcelona. He scored a total of 38 goals, with 30 of them scored in Spanish League.

With his performances, Messi broke the record for most appearances for Barcelona, ​​having played 778 times, surpassing Xavi Hernandez’s record. The Argentine striker also presented a trophy Copa del Rey for his team, by beating Athletic Bilbao 4-0.

Furthermore, Messi himself will return to Argentina. He will be ready to fight on Copa America, which will take place on 11 June-11 July.

In the spotlight, Barcelona the possibility of missing his last match together Lionel Messi. Because, La Pulga’s contract will expire next June, and so far it has not been extended. If so leave, then Lionel Messi missed his last match together Barcelona in official competitions.

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