What a comeback indeed! Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to the field after being absent since November 10 due to a thigh injury. In a late match, FC Barcelona secured a 4-0 victory against Getafe in the 8th first leg of the Spanish Cup, with a double from F. Fabregas (8th minute and 63rd minute). Messi, who started on the bench, entered the game in the 64th minute and capped off his return with a stunning double in the 90th minute.
Messi expressed his joy after the match, stating that he felt physically good and played without pain. He expressed renewed ambitions and a strong desire to make it a great year for Barcelona. Messi also mentioned his intention to play his entire career at Barcelona if the people at the club are willing.
Barcelona’s coach, Gerardo Martino, admired Messi’s performance and highlighted the swift turnaround from concerns about his injuries to a stellar comeback, stating that the match was a summary of Messi’s entire career at the club.
