Defender Gerard Pique has criticised Barcelona for their handling of Lionel Messi's contract situation, on the eve of El Clasico against Real Madrid.

Forward Messi requested a transfer this summer, believing he could leave for free according to a clause in his deal.

The club's all-time leading scorer ultimately opted to stay, partly to avoid a potential court case.

"We should preserve our figureheads, not underappreciate them," Pique told La Vanguardia newspaper.

"It's all too confrontational. What's going on? Messi deserves everything; the new stadium should be named after him first and then the sponsor.

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