Lionel Messi sent a rare message to former club Barcelona after seeing Lamine Yamal & Co trounce Real Madrid 4-0 at Santiago Bernabeu.

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• Barca thrash Real at Bernabeu
• Lewandowski, Yamal & Raphinha on scoresheet
• Messi sends congratulatory message

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona have been setting a statement since Hansi Flick was appointed head coach, and took another major step forward by thrashing arch rivals Real away from home on Saturday. The Catalan side saw Robert Lewandowski hit a brace before Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored to condemn Los Blancos to their first La Liga loss in 43 matches.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Messi left Barcelona in the summer of 2021 after the Catalan side were unable to extend his contract due to their economic troubles. In 2023, Barcelona approached the club legend about a potential homecoming after his contract ran down at Paris Saint-Germain, however, he turned down the offer and joined Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Messi remains a big supporter of Barca and sent a message to the club after their "beautiful" victory against Real Madrid.

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  WHAT MESSI SAID

  In Barcelona's Instagram post celebrating their 4-0 win against their bitter rivals, Messi commented: "What a beautiful victory!!"

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

  There has been talk of Barcelona potentially hosting the 2025 La Finalissima between Spain and Argentina at Camp Nou once they reopen their stadium after renovations are completed. Should the plans go ahead, Barca are said to be planning a tribute to Messi celebrating his achievements with the Catalan side.

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