Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola paid tribute to the supporters, following his side's 6-1 demolition to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Barca produced a performance of their own at Nou Camp to record their sixth successive victory in all competition, despite having a torrid start to the season. "I want to thank the supporters. I would like the people to know that we are stronger as a club and a team with them behind us," Guardiola said after the game. "The players go out to the pitch feeling lifted and much stronger and they play better. I am pleased because we have had a very good game in front of a full stadium.
Messi "We want to make it clear that we play for the supporters and not only for ourselves." Marvelous Messi The Barca coach praised Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who netted his fourth goal in three straight games for the Blaugrana. "Leo was marvelous," added Guardiola. "He really wanted to play and was very happy and that was evident out on the pitch. He is a really decisive player." Messi is currently Barca's top scorer in the Primera Liga and the Champions League, with a total of seven goals.
