Lionel Messi said Barcelona were guilty of playing like children on Thursday after Atletico Madrid staged a thrilling comeback to beat them 3-2 and set up a Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid.

Barca looked on course for a Sunday showdown against Real when they led 2-1 with nine minutes left but instead it will be a Madrid derby in Saudi Arabia to decide who lifts the trophy.

"It's a shame because we switched off for a few moments and made children's mistakes," Messi said. "We should have closed out the match.

"It's a blow for us, especially as we were the better team. Our mistakes cost us dearly."

All five goals were scored during a wild second half in Jeddah that began with Koke putting Atletico in front, just 21 seconds after coming on as a substitute at the interval....................................................................................................READ MORE





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