The epic showdown between two Spanish giants, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, is set to return for its first El Clasico of 2023 with a tweet claiming Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in one match
The 2010 El Clasico, between Barcelona vs Real Madrid however, stands out as a defining moment in the history of this storied rivalry. It was a match that left an indelible mark on the hearts of football fans around the world, and it was a day when the Barcelona faithful reveled in triumph while the Real Madrid supporters endured a nightmare.
Did Lionel Messi score 5 goals in one Barcelona vs Real Madrid El Clasico match as video goes viral on Twitter
November 30, 2010, was the day when football history was rewritten at Camp Nou. The stakes were high, with Real Madrid entering the match unbeaten in the league and boasting a five-game winning streak. On the other side of the pitch, Barcelona had other plans, and they executed them with precision and flair.
Under the watchful eyes of their managers, Pep Guardiola for Barcelona and Jose Mourinho for Real Madrid, the teams took the field.
For Mourinho, this was his first experience of El Clasico, and the pressure was immense. As the match unfolded, it became clear that Barcelona was in a league of their own on that day.
The scoreboard at Camp Nou tells the story vividly: Barcelona-5, Real Madrid-0. The Golden Boys of the Spanish capital were demolished, and their dreams of continuing their winning streak shattered. It was a match that marked not only a win for Barcelona but a historic moment in the rivalry, as it was the first time one team had won five consecutive Clasicos.
Goals from Pedro, Xavi, David Villa, and Jeffren Suarez put Barcelona on the path to glory, with Messi playing a pivotal role in the goals despite not finding the back of the net himself. However, it was a moment involving Messi that would go down as one of the coldest and most iconic in El Clasico history. While the tweet claims Messi scored five in the match, he did not.
In the midst of the match, a tense encounter on the field led to a flurry of yellow cards and even a red card for Sergio Ramos after a horrifying tackle on Messi.
Ramos’s frustration was evident, and it was a harbinger of what was to come. As Messi was sent sprawling by Ramos, he did something extraordinary.
Messi walking off the pitch after destroying Madrid 5-0 pic.twitter.com/7hy5e1vs3l https://t.co/LqD1dUCjsT
— ً (@cfcbarny) October 17, 2023
He rose from the turf and embarked on a majestic walk, gazing upon the crowd that chanted his name. The stadium’s scoreboard, displays a 5-0 scoreline, with Messi casually looking at the scoreboard with arch-rival Ronaldo in the frame.
Post-match, a brawl ensued, leaving match officials with their hands full, trying to contain the escalating tensions. It was a testament to the intensity of the rivalry and the high stakes involved.
This weekend is every football fan's dream 🤩 pic.twitter.com/pktKIMYa6P
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2023
As they battle out for La Liga supremacy the upcoming El Classico is set for October 28, 2023, as the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys will serve as the battleground for this iconic showdown.
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