A WhatsApp chat involving Real Madrid players has been discussing the tension between Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Neymar, according to Spanish outletDiario Gol.
The group, apparently involving Bernabeu stars Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo, Karim Benzema and Pepe among others, reportedly said 'Neymar would pay to lose sight of Messi'.
Neymar is reportedly growing tired of playing second fiddle to Messi having demonstrated his ability when taking centre stage in the 6-1 Champions League triumph over PSG last week, scoring twice and adding an assist.
Top stars at Madrid can see cracks emerging at Barcelona, and believe former Santos man Neymaris beginning to overtake Messi as the club's most important player. While the pair celebrated together during the win over PSG, it proved to be a painful and sacrificialtask for Neymar.
While the win over PSG was nothing short of monumental, the club couldn't avoid defeat in their next La Liga match against Deportivo La Coruna, losing 2-1. Neymar missed the match and Messi was reportedly angry with the Brazilian's absence while their Madrid rivals rejoiced as they returned to the top of the table.
Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos proved enough for Zinedine Zidane's side to beat Real Betis andare now two points ahead of Barcelona with a game in hand.Madrid players also believe a quarter-final match against their biggest rivals is inevitable, having discussed Barcelona after their triumph over Betis.
The title race continues when Real Madrid travel to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday beforeBarcelona host Valencia on Sunday.