Last Saturday, FC Barcelona delivered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu during the first Clasico of the season. This humiliation caught the attention of the Blaugrana’s ultimate legend, Lionel Messi.
A timid Real Madrid fell victim to their rivals, Barcelona, in the season’s first Clasico. Led by an explosive trio of Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal, the Catalan club dominated the second half, sealing the game with a stunning performance, including a brace from the Polish striker.
Despite Kylian Mbappé’s best efforts, frequently finding himself offside, Real Madrid struggled to cope with Hansi Flick’s tactical setup. With high pressing and a near-perfect positional defense, Madrid was rendered ineffective, despite some brilliant moments from Vinicius Jr. on the left flank.
Messi celebrates Real Madrid’s humiliation
The humiliating defeat of Real Madrid was celebrated throughout Catalonia as if the club had just won the Champions League, a trophy that has eluded Barça since 2015. Beyond the players, management, and supporters, another prominent figure celebrating Barcelona’s victory was Lionel Messi, the greatest legend in the club’s history.
Currently at Inter Miami and still grappling with his departure from Barça, Messi couldn’t resist following the Clasico last Saturday. After Real Madrid’s defeat, he made waves on social media. Leo commented on a post discussing Madrid’s loss, stating, “What a beautiful victory,” as reported by AS. This simple message ignited social media, delighting Catalan supporters and reminding Madrid that Messi’s presence still looms large over the Clasicos.
Messi, now a player for Inter Miami, has never hidden his love for FC Barcelona, and this Clasico surely brings back numerous memories for him. During his time at Barça, Messi made history in this iconic matchup, participating in it 45 times. His record is impressive: 19 wins, 11 draws, and only 14 losses. Most notably, with 26 goals, he stands as the all-time top scorer in Clasico history, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo by eight goals.
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