Lionel Messi backed he and and his Barcelona teammates to retain their dominance in Spain in 2019/20 as he said he had no "regret" over the side missing out on the Uefa Champions League last season.
Barcelona dominated La Liga again as they retained the title. But the season ended on a low note as they let slip a three-goal first leg lead to lose 4-3 on aggregate to Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Messi appeared at Camp Nou on Sunday as Barcelona beat Arsenal 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in which an own goal and a late Luis Suarez strike gave them victory.
Messi did not play, having just returned from a belated break after playing for Argentina at the Copa America in June and July.
But he took the microphone to tell the club's fans they should be proud of what they have achieved of late, but that they would be pushing on for more success.
"It's hard to say something after last season, but I don't regret anything," the 32 year old said.
“But I have no doubt that together we are going to fight again for everything. We won eight League titles in 11 years. We do not give it the value it deserves but over the years we will see how difficult it was.
“This club fights for everything and this year will be no different. We have renewed dreams."
Messi will likely feature in Barcelona's two friendlies with Napoli in the United States that take place on Wednesday and Saturday.
Their opening game of the La Liga season is scheduled for August 16 at Athletic Bilbao.
