Lionel Messi and Setien should resolve Barca rift over a cup of coffee, says Diego Simeone

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone urged Lionel Messi and Quique Setien to talk through ir reported rift over a cup of coffee this week. Lionel Messi scored his 700th career goal during Tuesday’s encounter against Los Rojiblancos but Barcelona's title hopes suffered ar major blow with ir second successive 2-2 draw. Catalan giants are w one point behind Real Madrid, who have a game in hand, as internal tensions between Setien and Messi continue to cause chaos at  club.

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Diego Simeone advice for Quique Setien and Lionel Messi rift

Barcelona's title charge has been handed a massive blow over past few weeks with Quique Setien's side dropping a total of six points in ir last four games. This has allowed Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid to overtake ir arch-rivals Barcelona in race for LaLiga title. During cooling break against Celta Vigo on Saturday, foot of Lionel Messi appearing to igre instructions from Quique Setien's assistant, Eder Sarabia, went viral.

re were also reports of a 'heated argument' between Barcelona players and coaching staff after Celta Vigo game. Lionel Messi reportedly demanded sacking of Quique Setien which left Barcelona in a state of 'shock'. Ahead of Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid clash, Atleti boss Diego Simeone was asked about his thoughts on apparent feud between Setien and Messi.

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While speaking to reporters, Diego Simeone explained that although poking his se into rivals' dressing rooms was ne of his business. reported falling out between Lionel Messi and Quique Setien is solvable. " most important part is emotional aspect," said Diego Simeone, who is well rewned for his man-manment. Simeone highlighted that a dressing room feud must never be aired out in public. "A cup of coffee and an informal chat usually helps resolve any internal issue," he added.

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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in 2-2 draw

2-2 draw in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid game at Camp u on Tuesday night meant that Real Madrid have a chance to extend ir lead to four points at top of table with a win over Getafe on Thursday night. Diego Costa's own goal gave Barcelona lead before Saul Niguez's penalty restored parity for visitors. Lionel Messi n scored his 700th career goal with a panenka penalty to put Barcelona ahead for second time but ar spot-kick from Saul Niguez - in 62nd minute- ensured that a point was shared between two Spanish giants.  stuttering Barcelona have w drawn three of ir last four games, currently undergoing a rocky patch in crucial final sts of LaLiga title race.

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