Lionel Messi congratulates his former side Barca after humiliating Madrid
October 28, 2024
Barcelona icon Lionel Messi expressed his thoughts on his old team’s El Clasico victory over Real Madrid on Sunday.Messi took to social media to commend the Blaugrana for their 4-0 triumph against Real Madrid. The Argentina skipper left a comment on Barcelona’s post regarding the match result, writing in Spanish: “Qué hermosa victoria!!” which in English means “What a great victory!!”
Alongside Messi, former Barcelona player Luis Suarez also made a comment on Barcelona’s post.Lionel Messi boasts an impressive El Clasico history, having recorded his first El Clasico hat-trick for Barcelona and holding the record for the most goals in these clashes with 26 goals and 14 assists, facing Real Madrid 45 times.In the encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid, he is the only player to have achieved two hat-tricks.
Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer for Barcelona, amassing 672 goals and 303 assists over 778 appearances. He departed from Barcelona in 2021 after a remarkable 17-year tenure.With their victory in El Clasico, Barcelona put an end to Real Madrid’s 42-match unbeaten streak in La Liga. A brace from Robert Lewandowski, along with goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphina, ensured Barca remained at the top of the table, six points ahead of Real Madrid.