How Messi’s halftime pep talk inspired Barcelona players against Napoli

Leo Messi’s half-time speech to Barcelona teammates on Saturday night had a positive impact on their victory against Napoli.

📽 | Messi's words in the tunnel during half time: "We have a two-goal lead, let's not be reckless, Let's play calmly! ."pic.twitter.com/X7vY86vj95

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Barcelona defeated Napoli 3-1 to ease into the Champions League quarterfinals.

Given that they had a two-goal advantage at the midway point, Messi urged his teammates to remain calm while maintaining focus.

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“Let’s not be stupid here,” he was heard shouting in footage captured from the tunnel as the players prepared to come out for the second half.

“We have a two-goal advantage, so calm now.

“Let’s play calmly.”