Messi: Barcelona out for revenge
7 September 2012 19:12
Barcelona star Lionel Messi says the La Liga giants are relishing the challenge of competing on all fronts this season.
Barca appeared on course to retain both their league and Champions League triumphs as last season drew to a close.
But they were knocked out of Europe's premier club competition by Chelsea in the semi-finals and lost their domestic crown to Real Madrid.
"Obviously I would have liked to win the Champions League and as always win everything," Messi said.
"Not beating Chelsea and reaching the final was painful for us, and for me especially having missed a penalty. But this year we will go for it all again, we are prepared."
The Argentine said although new coach Tito Vilanova had a different personality to previous boss Pep Guardiola, his approach to football was the same.
"They are different personalities, but the philosophy is identical. The same people are working with Tito," Messi said.
"Everyone has their own way of seeing things, to transmit. And yes they are different."
