Argentine star Lionel Messi, a legend of Barcelona, expressed his happiness following the Catalans’ 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Clasico.
The match, hosted at the Santiago Bernabeu, saw the Blaugrana score four goals, with Robert Lewandowski netting two, and Lamine Yamal and Rafinha Diaz each contributing one.
Current coach Hans Flick is performing brilliantly with Barcelona, leading many to believe that the good old days of the Catalans have returned strongly this season.
Messi commented on Barcelona’s historic victory over their rivals, stating: “The team has proven that it is capable of winning all titles this season. To defeat Bayern Munich and then Real Madrid with this performance and these results, this team deserves respect.”
He highlighted the significant impact of Dutch star Frenkie de Jong, who he deemed the standout player of the match, noting his influence in the second half. Messi praised De Jong’s exceptional level, saying: “He dismantled the Real Madrid players with his amazing passes and movements. In my opinion, he was undoubtedly the best on the pitch.”
It is worth noting that Messi is Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, with 672 goals in 778 matches across all competitions.
Throughout his illustrious career with Barcelona, Messi secured numerous titles, most notably winning the Champions League four times and the Spanish League ten times.
Barcelona fans continue to hope for the return of the legend Lionel Messi to the club at the end of his football career, envisioning his retirement while wearing the Blaugrana shirt.
