Lionel Messi joined the celebrations for FC Barcelona’s league triumph against Real Madrid yesterday, posting a congratulatory message on Instagram shortly after the club secured the 2025-2026 La Liga title.
Messi shared Barcelona’s official “Champions” graphic on his story, captioned: “Champions, Visca Barça.”
Title secured in El Clásico
Barcelona confirmed their status as champions with three games to spare after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 at the Camp Nou yesterday. This victory marks their 29th league title and their second in a row under manager Hansi Flick.
The win puts Barcelona at 91 points, a 14-point lead over Real Madrid, which currently sits at 77 points. While the Catalan side celebrates consecutive trophies, the result leaves Madrid without silverware for the second straight season.
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Messi’s Barcelona record
The Argentine star, currently playing for Inter Miami, maintains a close connection to the club where he spent nearly two decades. During his tenure at Barcelona (2003-2021), Messi recorded:
- 474 goals in 520 matches.
- 10 La Liga titles.
- 4 Champions League trophies.
- 7 Ballon d’Or awards (of his career total of 8).
After moving to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and subsequently to MLS, Messi has remained vocal in his support for his former teammates during major accomplishments.
