Leon Goretska says it was fun to see Messi and Barcelona lose 8-2 to Bayern Munich

‘No, it didn’t hurt, it was fun actually’: Leon Goretzka admits he enjoyed Bayern Munich’s Champions League thrashing of Barcelona and ‘childhood idol’ Lionel Messi

  • Leon Goretska was asked about Lionel Messi after his side hammered Barcelona
  • Bayern Munich won 8-2 to inflict Barca’s biggest ever European defeat
  • Afterwards, reporters asked if it hurt to see a player like Messi suffer such a loss
  • Goretska answered ruthlessly and admitted it was fun to see his side play so well

Leon Goretska made no effort to avoid rubbing salt in the wounds of Lionel Messi and Barcelona following Bayern Munich’s historic Champions League victory on Friday night.

The Bundesliga giants tore Barca apart in the most humiliating fashion, pulling off an 8-2 victory to inflict the greatest ever European defeat on the Catalans.

And, after the match, reporters were keen to ask whether Messi had been Goretska’s football idol growing up, and whether it was difficult to see him subjected to such lows.

Leon Goretska spoke honestly at the final whistle and said it was fun to beat Barca and Messi

The Barcelona superstar and captain could only hang his head as the goals started to pour in

The Barcelona superstar and captain could only hang his head as the goals started to pour in

The Germany midfielder however was in a straight-talking mood, and could only think of the remarkable success of his team’s efforts.

Producing an immediate reply, Goretska simply said: ‘No, it didn’t hurt, it was fun actually.’

Messi appeared inconsolable at the final whistle, and walked from the pitch in Lisbon alone.

Messi left the field dejected and alone, with talk growing that he may walk away from Barca

Messi left the field dejected and alone, with talk growing that he may walk away from Barca

It is the third consecutive season in which Barca have suffered global humiliation on the Champions League stage.

In 2018 the club were eliminated by Roma, despite holding a 4-1 aggregate lead. They conceded three goals in the return fixture to be dumped out at the quarter finals stage.

A year later, in 2019, Barca took a 3-0 winning margin to Anfield, only to be turned over 4-0 by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool who were without star duo Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.

Manager Quique Setien is widely expected to be sacked in the coming hours

Manager Quique Setien is widely expected to be sacked in the coming hours

As for Messi, speculation is now rife concerning whether he will sensationally quit Barca, with his contract due to expire next summer.

The living legend has been heavily linked with a return to his native Argentina to see out his career, while Italian giants Inter Milan have also been touted as a possible destination. 

Manager Quique Setien is expected to be sacked in the coming hours, as the Spanish giants set about picking themselves from one of the lowest moments in the club’s storied history.

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