‘Messi that dude is classical, he’s an alien’ – Barcelona fans react to victory over Real Madrid on social media
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabeu with a last-gasp winner from Lionel Messi.
Casemiro scored the opening goal for Real Madrid but Messi equalised just five minutes later.
Ivan Rakitic gave Barcelona the lead with a superb effort from outside the penalty area on 73 minutes.
Barcelona looked to have wrapped up all three points when Real defender Sergio Ramos was sent off minutes later.
However, James Rodriguez scored an equaliser on 85 minutes.
The game look destined for a draw until Messi scored his 500th goal with the last kick of the game
Turkish international attacking midfielder Arda Turan was named in the match day squad but did not get any playing time in the derby.
See More: Arda Turan: Man City wonder-kid is the ‘future of the team’
We took a look at how Barcelona fans reacted to the victory on social media.
Messi stole the limelight after putting on an impressive display and scoring the winning goal with the last kick of the game.
Lionel Messi’s 500th career goal at 92′ gives @FCBarcelona a 3-2 win against @realmadrid #ElClasico pic.twitter.com/iWx8i6kH4b
— Sports Degens (@TheSportsDegens) April 23, 2017
Is Messi even human?
Messi….that dude is classical, he’s an alien. — Heedo (@WaheedOgidan) April 23, 2017
Spacial even in your celebration ,The iconic player with an iconic celebration#Messi pic.twitter.com/8qSufAwqpv
— A-M-B (@AMBspurs) April 23, 2017
King Lionel Messi. First of his name. Father of the pitch Warden of camp nou and bernabeau The greatest of all time. All hail ? of football — Vector’s Crush (@jekky04) April 23, 2017
Messi finishing off Real Madrid tonight #ElClasico #theGOAT pic.twitter.com/XdqeQSe61U
— Todd Brook (@toddbrook24) April 23, 2017
Over 500 goals and 200 assists for club and country.It’s crazy. You’ll only see stats like this once in a millennium. Be grateful. #Messi — Hameed Sabeer (@Hameedvulture) April 23, 2017
MESSI IS LOVE. MESSI IS LIFE. MESSI IS FOOTBALL
— LINESMAN (@Lines_Man) April 23, 2017
All hail KING Messi. pic.twitter.com/Xslxhnt6pu — HK. (@HammaaadKhan) April 23, 2017
Real Madrid fans right now pic.twitter.com/VXFkq2y7Ef
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) April 23, 2017
Neymar celebrating Lionel #Messi‘s last minute winner.#ElClasico #HalaMadrid #ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/HZMrfxj8Jz — Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) April 23, 2017
Don’t ever compare Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi ever again.
— FCBdaily (@FCBdaily) April 23, 2017
More of it!!! Messi the deadman pic.twitter.com/EU4Dm5T5aE — Leo Messi (@messi10stats) April 23, 2017
Messi made sure the Bernabeu saw the name of the goalscorer.
I will never forget Messi walking around the Bernabéu showing 81,000 fans his shirt after a 92nd minute winner. The greatest
— OptaMissi (@MessiLob) April 23, 2017
FATHER OF REAL MADRID ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AtNoz61sbU — Messi World (@MessiWorId) April 23, 2017
What a time to score his 500th goal!
Thanks Leo !!? I will love you forever. ❤?#Messi500#Messi#ForçaBarça pic.twitter.com/REoR4dCcBG
— ? りほ (@yy_1204s) April 23, 2017
Fans wanted to see Turan come on but Enrique ended up keeping him on the bench.
Pls arda turan in — okem (@Okem_d) April 23, 2017
Idk why Arda Turan is still on the bench… #ElClasico
— Lisa (@KaribeanQT) April 23, 2017
Bring on Andre Gomes when you have Arda Turan Dumb move lucho — Mansa (@aleeyutemmy_) April 23, 2017
#ElClasico Arda turan please?
— SphiweNkosiOfficial (@IamSphiweN) April 23, 2017