Messi Magic Lights Up Camp Nou as Barcelona Thrash Real MadridMessi Magic Lights Up Camp Nou as Barcelona Thrash Real Madrid Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi conjured up another unforgettable performance as the Blaugrana demolished arch-rivals Real Madrid 4-0 at a packed Camp Nou on Sunday night. In a highly anticipated El Clasico encounter, it was Messi who stole the show, scoring a breathtaking hat-trick and providing the assist for the other goal to lead Barcelona to a dominant victory. The Argentine maestro opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a stunning solo run, leaving a trail of Real Madrid defenders in his wake before coolly slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Just before halftime, Messi doubled his tally with a trademark free-kick that curled over the wall and into the top corner. Real Madrid, who had been uncharacteristically lackluster in the first half, attempted to mount a comeback in the second. However, their efforts were met with the brilliance of Barcelona’s defense, led by the imperious Gerard Pique. As the game entered its final stages, Messi capped off his magical night with a sublime third goal, latching onto a pass from Antoine Griezmann and chipping the helpless Thibaut Courtois. The Camp Nou erupted in a frenzy of cheers and applause as Messi completed his hat-trick. Not to be outdone, Griezmann added a fourth goal for Barcelona in the 90th minute, heading home a pinpoint cross from Jordi Alba. Real Madrid’s misery was compounded as they finished the match with 10 men after Sergio Ramos was sent off for a second bookable offense. The result extended Barcelona’s unbeaten run to six games in all competitions and put them back in contention for the La Liga title. For Real Madrid, the defeat was a major setback and a significant blow to their hopes of retaining the trophy. Messi’s performance was hailed by Barcelona manager Quique Setien as “one of the best I’ve ever seen.” The Argentine magician once again proved that he is the undisputed king of the Camp Nou and a true legend of the game.
