Lionel Messi sends four-word reaction to Barcelona beating Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clasico | OneFootball

It is common for Barcelona and Real Madrid icons to be involved in the El Clasico to some degree. After all, for many of them, it is the biggest club rivalry that they have had the privilege to be a part of. However, some icons for both Barcelona and their Clasico rivals have a special connection to the fixture.

Previously, the likes of Neymar Jr, Jordi Alba, and even Ilkay Gundogan have all reacted to the recent win. Former players who may be contracted to different clubs across the footballing world now, but their hearts continue to beat for Barcelona and it is a special sight to see.

However, perhaps the greatest player to ever feature in an El Clasico and even wear the Barcelona shirt is none other than Lionel Messi himself. The top scorer of this particular rivalry and the owner of several other records as well, the Argentinian forward possibly knows what it is like to play against Real Madrid better than any other footballer.

Now, after this 4-0 thrashing, the former Barcelona icon and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner reacted to the win over Real Madrid with a four-word comment under the club’s post that showcased the scoreline from the game at the Santiago Bernabeu, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo:

“What a beautiful victory!! 👏🏼👏🏼”

A rather emotional and sentimental expression in itself, it is something that fans of Barcelona will look at with huge smiles on their faces. Messi, in many ways, is the name and face that comes to mind when the Catalan club is mentioned anywhere. Such is his influence and impact, and it will forever be that way.

To see that particular player express how much he enjoyed the Clasico, despite the fact that he now plays for Inter Miami and that his departure from the club was hardly ideal, it is a beautiful moment indeed. Having been the bringer of doom for Los Blancos in the past, perhaps even he is proud of this new generation carrying that legacy for Barcelona.