Argentine star Lionel Messi, a Barcelona legend, expressed his joy after the Catalans’ impressive 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Clasico.
Played at the Santiago Bernabeu, the match featured goals from Robert Lewandowski (two), Lamine Yamal, and Rafinha Diaz. Under current coach Hans Flick, Barcelona appears to be returning to their former glory this season.
Messi commented on the historic win, stating, “The team has shown it can compete for all titles this season. Beating Bayern Munich and then Real Madrid with such a performance deserves respect.”
He emphasized the crucial role of Frenkie de Jong, calling him the standout player and noting his influence in the second half: “He dismantled Real Madrid with his brilliant passes and movements. He was, without a doubt, the best on the pitch.”
Messi, Barcelona’s all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 matches, has won numerous titles with the club, including four Champions League trophies and ten Spanish League titles.
Fans still hope for Messi’s return to Barcelona at the end of his career, dreaming of seeing him retire in the Blaugrana shirt.
