Real Madrid hosted FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu for La Liga‘s Matchday 11, in one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the 2024-25 season. The visitors outclassed their rivals, scoring four goals in the second half to secure a 4-0 victory in El Clasico. After the emphatic result, club legend Lionel Messi took to social media to share his reaction.
Messi is not known for being very active on social media outside of commercial posts and family updates. However, after witnessing his beloved club dominate their fierce rivals in El Clasico, he felt compelled to chime in.
In response to Barcelona’s Instagram post celebrating the win, Messi commented, “What a beautiful victory!!👏👏” Fans were thrilled to see Messi’s support, a reminder that even after his sudden departure from the club in 2021, he still holds a deep connection to Barcelona.
Barca’s Win evokes fond memories for Messi
Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu might have felt familiar to Messi, as he was part of a similar triumph back in the 2015-16 La Liga season. On Matchday 12 of that campaign, FC Barcelona also dismantled Los Blancos with a 4-0 victory at the Bernabeu, thanks to goals from Luis Suarez (2), Neymar, and Andres Iniesta.
In that match, Messi came off the bench in the 53rd minute, replacing Iniesta with the game already at 3-0. The Argentine star was easing back into action after recovering from an ACL injury earlier that year.
Neymar joins Messi in Barca’s celebration
The victory also caught the attention of another former member of the iconic MSN trio. Brazilian star Neymar also greeted Barcelona after the historic victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In an Instagram post featuring his Brazilian compatriot Raphinha celebrating the victory, the Al Hilal player commented “Visca Barca” or “Long Live Barca” in Catalan.