L. Messi revealed how P. Guardiola instructed to respect their opponents.

2026-03-04 17:18 © ZUMAPRESS.com

Legendary Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi revealed the way Pep Guardiola urged to respect opponents on the football field:

"P. Guardiola used to tell us that the best way to respect our opponents is to continue playing in the same way.

Even when we were leading 4-0 with 20 minutes left, we had to keep playing and scoring goals.

I always try to be very respectful on the field.”

Pep Guardiola's Barcelona team not only won numerous titles but is still remembered for its style of play.

P. Guardiola managed this team from 2008 to 2012.

During his playing career, the Catalan played for this team from 1990 to 2001.