“A Goal That I Always Remember”: Lionel Messi Reignites Real Madrid Rivalry After Revealing His Favorite Goal in 19 Years

In soccer, certain rivalries hold a special place in the hearts of fans. Among the most renowned head-to-head clashes, the age-old rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid remains evergreen. El Clasico has always been about more than just the clubs; it’s about the legendary players who have graced the pitch. Now, in a revelation that reignites this fierce rivalry, Lionel Messi reminds the soccer universe of a memorable goal that has stayed with him for over a decade.

Meanwhile, the Argentinian superstar once again managed to etch his name in the annals of soccer after lifting his eighth Ballon d’Or.

Lionel Messi reminisces one of his most ‘significant and important’ goals

Back when Lionel Messi was in Europe with Barcelona, the Argentine superstar was a part of some enthralling matches, including the iconic El Clasico. La Pulga has often managed to silence the Bernabeu with his soccer prowess. Interestingly, the soccer veteran recently reignited those memories by singling out his career’s favorite goal.

In a conversation with France Football, he was asked to reveal his favorite goal from his 800+ career goals. The veteran started talking about the goals in the finals of the Champions League and World Cup. He added, “I don’t know, a goal that I always remember and I don’t go much for the goal and for what the goals mean, it’s the goal against Real Madrid, which we beat 2-0 in that Champions League semifinal, at the Bernabeu. I think that the most significant goals are always the most important ones, but for now, I would stick with one of those.”

Despite scoring out-of-the-world freekicks in the dying moments of games or chipping the ball above the keepers, the 36-year-old crowns his decade-old goal against Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid as his best one.

Be that as it may, it was quite interesting to finally hear Messi’s best goal in his 19-year ongoing career from his own mouth. Speaking of which, let’s roll back the calendar to a decade ago. Which game which the FC Barcelona icon talking about?

Walk down memory lane to La Pulga’s favorite goal

The 2010/11 semifinals of the Champions League was declared an El Clasico after Barcelona defeated Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid got past Tottenham Hotspur in the quarterfinals. The first leg took place at the Santiago Bernabeu, where both sides couldn’t find a goal in the first half. Somehow, Pep Guardiola’s side managed to unlock the defense as Messi broke the deadlock in the 76th minute.

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Moments later, La Pulga passed the ball to Sergio Busquets, who left the ball for Messi. The little magician managed to dribble past four Madrid players and neatly tuck the ball in the bottom-left corner by beating Iker Casillas.

Notably, that very same year, in 2011, the Catalans lifted the UCL under Pep Guardiola after defeating Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United. Nevertheless, it certainly goes down as one of the best performances by Messi.

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