Lionel Messi wants to play for Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final against Athletic Club on Sunday despite recent injury issues, Goal understands.
Messi missed the semi-final penalty win over Real Sociedad after suffering from some discomfort in the 4-0 victory over Granada on January 9.
The Argentine star scored twice in that game, adding to an excellent run of form which had seen him rack up 10 goals in 11 games in La Liga.
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He had been expected to return to the squad for the Real Sociedad fixture but didn’t make the bench, leading to doubts over his participation against Athletic Club.