A Real Madrid legend has confessed that he tried to 'hit' FC Barcelona icon Lionel Messi during fiery installments of El Clasico.

Neymar Jr. revealed why he ultimately chose FC Barcelona over Real Madrid, stating that one of the key reasons was a specific player—but it wasn’t Lionel Messi. FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have battled for decades over the best players in the world,

Marcelo Vieira spoke about his experiences playing against Lionel Messi, describing him as an "incredibly fast" and skillful player. He joked about the difficulty of tackling Messi, highlighting the Argentine's exceptional dribbling abilities while acknowledging his immense talent and respect for Messi's skill.

Marcelo, the former Real Madrid left-back, recently reflected on one of the most challenging periods for Los Blancos—the era when Pep Guardiola managed Barcelona. During an appearance on ‘La

Gerard Pique is a symbol of the FC Barcelona generation that dominated Europe alongside Lionel Messi. However, the former center-back has been at the center of debate in recent days. Pique revealed his 5 all-time favorite players but surprisingly did not include the Argentine star in his list.