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7 times Lionel Messi ruthlessly destroyed Real Madrid in El Clasico



Lionel Messi enjoyed an incredible career at Barcelona and if there was one game guaranteed to bring the best out of him it was El Clasico.

The 35-year-old made his first appearance against Real Madrid in 2005 and ended up with 26 goals and 14 assists against them in all competitions.

Messi became Madrid’s arch-rival over the years and we’ve looked back at seven of his best moments in this fixture.

March 2007
Messi was only 19 years old when he played in his first-ever El Clasico at Camp Nou, but he announced himself to the world with a stunning performance.

Madrid took the lead three times during the game, only for the teenager to peg them back all three times and secure a 3-3 draw.

That was Messi’s first senior hat trick, and he has been a thorn in Madrid’s side ever since.

May 2009
The La Liga title was at stake when Barcelona travelled to the Bernabeu at the end of the 2008-09 season.

Pep Guardiola famously deployed Messi as a false nine and it proved to be a masterstroke as the Argentine constantly dragged the centre-backs out of position.

Messi set up Thierry Henry for his side’s first, then scored their third and fifth goals on the way to an incredible 6-2 win in Madrid’s backyard.

Barca went on to win the treble that season while Madrid were left in tatters and went trophyless.


November 2010
Messi may be an incredible goalscorer, but he doesn’t always have to find the back of the net to make an impact.

Jose Mourinho had enjoyed the greatest start of any coach in Real Madrid’s history after taking charge in 2010, but his first El Clasico would be his toughest challenge.

Messi was the target of some cynical Real tactics, but he was still able to dictate the game and wreak havoc from his free role.

Barcelona were 2-0 up at half-time before Messi set up two David Villa goals and Jeffran made it 5-0 in injury time.


April 2011
Since Messi’s debut in 2003, Real Madrid and Barcelona have only met each other once in the Champions League and that came in 2010-11 semi-finals.

In the first leg at the Bernabeu, Mourinho’s side were content to sit back and frustrate their visitors and the plan seemed to be working.

However, Messi eventually broke the deadlock in the 76th minute when he converted Ibrahim Afellay’s excellent cross from close range.

The Argentine forward then picked up the ball midway inside the Real half, skipped past Lassana Diarra, Raul Albiol and Marcelo before slotting it past Iker Casillas.

They played out a 1-1 draw in the second leg as Barca progressed to the final and beat Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley.


August 2011
After scoring 53 goals in 2010-11, Messi picked up from where he left off and started the 2011-12 season in excellent form against Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa.

Having got an assist and a goal in the first leg at the Bernabeu, Messi took things up another level in the second leg at the Camp Nou.

He set up Andres Iniesta’s opener before scoring two goals of his own, including a dramatic 88th-minute winner to make it 3-2 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.


March 2014
El Clasico at the Bernabeu towards the end of the 2013-14 season was one of the best games between these two sides in recent memory.

Messi stepped up with an incredible virtuoso display, and he was directly involved in all of Barcelona’s goals as they won 4-3.

The forward slotted an excellent through ball into Iniesta’s path and the midfielder fired into the top corner after just seven minutes.

Karim Benzema’s quickfire double turned the game around before Messi cut inside the area to fire the visitors level just before the break.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty restored Madrid’s lead, but Sergio Ramos was shown a straight red card and Messi won the game with two penalties of his own.


April 2017
The league title was on the line once again at the Bernabeu and Messi scored a superb individual goal to make it 1-1 after Casemiro had given Madrid the lead.

Ivan Rakitic put the visitors in front in the second half, but that lead only lasted a few minutes as substitute James Rodriguez thought he had earned Madrid a point late on.

With the game tied at 2-2 in injury time, Messi fired in from the edge of the area to win it for Barcelona and send them top of La Liga.

He then celebrated his 500th Barcelona goal by taking off his shirt and holding it out in front of the Madrid fans.

Courtesy of planetfootball

Is this not supposed to be on Barca thread?

Jokerman:


Is this not supposed to be on Barca thread?

He's desperately looking for attention 😂😂😂
After what the Parisans did to his Uncle

Rarre:

These Barkbots need to apologize for ever saying this nonsense. Kilishihunter and his cohorts

Why be say na my own moniker you this morning

Bacteria8:


He's desperately looking for attention 😂😂😂
After what the Parisans did to his Uncle

Lol....

🌟🌟🌟🌟

ALEXAPLAYME:
🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wow. This is a very good statistics Vini has.

Devvy4:
MVP

Mehn! So much love Rodrygo.

ALEXAPLAYME:
🌟🌟🌟🌟

No I don't like this at all

I want him to score. I need him to score !!!

That's how he will enter the Balon D'Or conversation. I mean look at Halland right now.

Last night, after we were leading 2-1 he got a ball face-to-face with the keeper and yet he ed back to Benzema who was actually very far behind to reach the ball on time.

What the Bleep is that
He should have shoot the ball !

I don't mean he should be selfish tho... But without goals, he can't enter the Balon D'Or conversation.

He should either leave assist for the midfielders or he should face goal scoring the same way he face assist.

Bacteria8:


No I don't like this at all

I want him to score. I need him to score !!!

That's how he will enter the Balon D'Or conversation. I mean look at Halland right now.

Last night, after we were leading 2-1 he got a ball face-to-face with the keeper and yet he ed back to Benzema who was actually very far behind to reach the ball on time.

What the Bleep is that
He should have shoot the ball !

I don't mean he should be selfish tho... But without goals, he can't enter the Balon D'Or conversation.

He should either leave assist for the midfielders or he should face goal scoring the same way he face assist.

Guy calm down!

If e didn't dey, e didn't dey...

Vini isn't known for his goalscoring ability, if truly you followed Vini how he started with us then you'll know that's not his strong suit

What we need is improvement from him in all areas of his game, not necessarily scoring like a poacher, you can't beat that instinct into him, let him grow on his game, at his own pace pls

FergieRaww:


Guy calm down!

If e didn't dey, e didn't dey...

Vini isn't known for his goalscoring ability, if truly you followed Vini how he started with us then you'll know that's not his strong suit

What we need is improvement from him in all areas of his game, not necessarily scoring like a poacher, you can't beat that instinct into him, let him grow on his game, at his own pace pls

I understand all that baba...

Vini is the best player in the world right now walahi... I just need him to score goals 😭😭

Bacteria8:


I understand all that baba...

Vini is the best player in the world right now walahi... I just need him to score goals 😭😭

It will come bro, it will come.. 🙂

At least this season is an improvement from last season on his personal contributions

FergieRaww:


It will come bro, it will come.. 🙂

At least this season is an improvement from last season on his personal contributions

By the way, I think Vini should be our PK taker next season. It will really boost his goal stat. I mean if we remove the PK goals from Halland goals...how many go remain 😅

Benzema should pls chill out for the young King

Bacteria8:


I understand all that baba...

Vini is the best player in the world right now walahi... I just need him to score goals

who is beta btw mbappe and vini

Bacteria8:


No I don't like this at all

I want him to score. I need him to score !!!

That's how he will enter the Balon D'Or conversation. I mean look at Halland right now.

Last night, after we were leading 2-1 he got a ball face-to-face with the keeper and yet he ed back to Benzema who was actually very far behind to reach the ball on time.

What the Bleep is that
He should have shoot the ball !

I don't mean he should be selfish tho... But without goals, he can't enter the Balon D'Or conversation.

He should either leave assist for the midfielders or he should face goal scoring the same way he face assist.

He has scored more goals than he scored in the entirety of last season already and the season isn't over yet. He is definitely in the Balon d'Or conversation.

PurpLChi:


He has scored more goals than he scored in the entirety of last season already and the season isn't over yet. He is definitely in the Balon d'Or conversation.

Word 😎

They have started their disrespect again. We will continue to shut them up as usual.

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi after winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022:

🏆 Men's World Best International Goalscorer.
🏆 Men's World Best Player.
🏆 Men's World Best Playmaker.
🏆 FIFA The Best Player of the Year.
🏆 Laureus Sportsman of the Year.

And he's going for his 8th Ballon d'Or soon

Do you still believe that haaland will win the balloon D'or?

If you do then you need a doctor to treat you from fever 😁😁😁

This is what most Barca fans will be doing tonight but I pray we disappoint them again as usual.

OhBritannia:
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi after winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022:

🏆 Men's World Best International Goalscorer.
🏆 Men's World Best Player.
🏆 Men's World Best Playmaker.
🏆 FIFA The Best Player of the Year.
🏆 Laureus Sportsman of the Year.

And he's going for his 8th Ballon d'Or soon

Do you still believe that haaland will win the balloon D'or?

If you do then you need a doctor to treat you from fever 😁😁😁

And yet the Parisans wiped him on the floor like a market thief 😂😂😂

Wow. Never know Inaki Williams is this fit.


"An African star who has built up a reputation for being the world's fittest footballer has finally got injured after a seven-year run without missing a single league game".

Bacteria8:


And yet the Parisans wiped him on the floor like a market thief 😂😂😂

This one has turned trolling to child's play.
Do you think nairaland is 2go?

Even your fellow Messi haters can see how childish you are.

OhBritannia:
This one has turned trolling to child's play.
Do you think nairaland is 2go?

Even your fellow Messi haters can see how childish you are.

Kpele Chai Britannia

I know that seeing your uncle in that state is a real emotional damaaaaaaage 😭😭😭

Ancelotti should have started Tchouameni.
But what do I know... 🤷🏿‍♂️

PurpLChi:
Ancelotti should have started Tchouameni.
But what do I know... 🤷🏿‍♂️

Although the dude has not been sharp in recent games, I think he should have started. I don't doubt Kroos' capabilities but once the game begins to turn sideways, Baba won't stress himself anymore.

Also, we got away with Chelsea cos both games were full of terrible es, especially from Modric. I pray the same doesn't happen tonight cos I believe that is what Ancelotti wants to achieve tonight with that formation. Else, we get cooked.

God of Oyedepo help us oooo

I should be using 6 defenders in this match

Big miss from benzema

First corner for Man City Jesus oooo

Horrible performance so far

Another courtois save

Cavarjal

Big chance missed