Real Madrid fans love to hate everything Barcelona, but Andres Iniesta made them change their ways for a moment in time.
Fans at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium applauded Iniesta on Saturday during Barcelona’s 4-0 win in a game known simply as “El Clasico.” Iniesta walked off the field to applause in the 77th minute when Barcelona coach Luis Enrique substituted Munir for the legendary midfielder.
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All Iniesta did to deserve the accolade was deliver one of his finest performances and score his first goal in 14 games in all competitions this season.
AND @andresiniesta8 adds the THIRD! What. A. Golazo! #ElClasico https://t.co/hTBaT7Otpf
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) November 21, 2015
Andrés Iniesta's game by numbers:
96% pass accuracy
4 take-ons
1 assist
1 goalApplauded by the Real Madrid fans! pic.twitter.com/8GEydIHFEa
— Squawka (@Squawka) November 21, 2015
Andrés Iniesta puts Barcelona up 3-0 with his first league goal in 40 games since March 2014, also at Real Madrid. #ElClásico
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 21, 2015
1 – Andrés Iniesta has scored and assisted in a #clásico for the first time in his career for @FCBarcelona. Spectacular.
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 21, 2015
Iniesta, 31, joins Diego Maradona (in 1983) and Ronaldinho (1985) among Barcelona players whom Real Madrid fans clapped off the field in praise of performances against their team, according to Spanish newspaper AS.
Iniesta was typically low-key when asked about the Bernabeu tribute.
Iniesta asked how he feels after that. "Very good", he replies.
— AS USA (@English_AS) November 21, 2015
Classic.
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@TSBible
