Champions League

THERE was not a smile in sight as Barcelona left their hotel in Lisbon on Saturday morning.
The Spanish side crashed out of the Champions League after a disastrous 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich.

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Lionel Messi was unable to make an impact during the quarter-finalCredit: AFP or licensors

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Gerard Pique insisted the club have hit ‘rock bottom’ Credit: AFP or licensors
Lionel Messi and Co looked distraught as they made their way onto the coach.
The Argentine ace, who was wearing a face mask, kept a straight face as he left the hotel.
He was also pictured looking heartbroken in the dressing room after the final whistle.
Fans are convinced the Ballon d’Or king, 33, will now hand his transfer request in at the Nou Camp.

Gerard Pique was also seen making his way to the coach after offering to quit the club.
“No one is untouchable, least of all me.

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Marc Andre-Ter Stegen conceded eight goals during the match Credit: AFP or licensors

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Antoine Griezmann looked glum as he made his way to the coachCredit: AFP or licensors
“Fresh blood is needed. We’ve have hit rock bottom now. We all need to reflect and see what’s best for Barça.
“Coaches and players follow one another, but it has been several years since we have been able to be competitive on a European level.

“We all have to think internally and decide what is best for the club, for Barca. Tonight was unacceptable for Barcelona.
“It’s very hard to take but I hope it will be useful for something, for us to all think about it.
“The club needs changes. And I’m not talking at the level of the coach or the players, but structurally the club needs changes of all kinds.
“We must bring in new blood to change this dynamic, and if necessary, I would be the first to leave.”

The players would have avoided picking up a newspaper for the journey after Spanish press branded the defeat a “historic humiliation”.
Barcelona have allegedly already decided to sack struggling manager Quique Setien.
Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as their No1 target.

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Fans think Lionel Messi will leave the clubCredit: AFP or licensors

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LIONEL MESSI could not hide his disappointment in the dressing room after Barcelona’s 8-2 defeat.
The Spanish side were ripped apart by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final tie.

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Lionel Messi looked lost for words after the devastating defeat
Fans are convinced the 33-year-old will hand in a transfer request after the humiliating defeat.
A snap of Messi after the match shows him slumped on his own in the dressing room.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner appeared heartbroken as he stared into space.
Rio Ferdinand has also backed claims that the Argentine could quit his beloved Barcelona.

Speaking on BT Sport, he said: “What is Messi thinking going home tonight?
“Does he want to spend his time left in that shirt given the performances and the way the squad is looking at the moment in comparison to other teams around Europe?
“Has he got the time to sit there and wait?”
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen also looked devastated after conceding eight goals.

Reports claim the LaLiga side have already decided to sack struggling manager Quique Setien.

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Fans think Lionel Messi could call time on his Barcelona career

Club legend Xavi, now boss of Qatari club Al Sadd SC, has been tipped to replace him at the Nou Camp.
Pique also hinted after the match that he could call time on his career with the Catalan giants.
The defender, who has made 543 appearances for Barca, said: “We must bring in new blood to change this dynamic, and if necessary, I would be the first to leave.”

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