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Lionel Messi’s goal was so good, that even Real Madrid fans celebrated

Lionel Messi scored his 49th and 50th goals of the season in all competitions last night after he guided Barcelona to a prestigious 3-2 victory of over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeau, in the global phenomenon dubbed ‘El Clasico.’ The brace saw the Barcelona legend reach 500 goals for Barcelona.

As it has been in the recent past, the El Clasico has become more than a match, with millions watching from different countries all over the world. In just a single match, several aspects of these two teams get tested and judged, including the might of their two outstanding players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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