4 reasons why Lionel Messi could lead Barcelona to a treble this season

#3. Determination

FC Barcelona v Boca Juniors - Joan Gamper Trophy — The attacker is more determined than ever

The last time Barcelona won the treble was in 2015, during Luis Enrique's tenure when the popular 'MSN' trio ran riot and delivered the three trophies at the Nou Camp. Ever since then, they have thrived domestically but have been deprived of European glory - failing to progress from the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League in each of the last 3 years.

Lionel Messi, knowing this quite well is determined to help Barcelona to maintain their domestic dominance and also deliver the UEFA Champions League trophy this season. In his first speech as Barcelona captain, the playmaker addressed the Camp Nou faithful saying:

"Regarding this year, I think we have set a platform to get excited, the signings that came will help us a lot to be better than we were. Although last year we won La Liga and the Copa del Rey, we all got stung in the Champions League. We promise that we will do everything possible so that this beautiful cup returns to the Camp Nou again."

This rigid determination to add the UEFA Champions League trophy to their domestic success could also produce a third treble at the Nou Camp this season.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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Edited by Zeeshan Ali