Video: Barcelona fans chant Lionel Messi’s name during Real Madrid clash

As Barcelona and Real Madrid battle it out for a place in the Copa Del Rey final, one of the highlights of the game has seen the home fans chant the name of Lionel Messi during the contest.

The incident took place in the tenth minute of the game, with some of the fans even wearing the number ten shirt, in what is clearly a tribute to the club legend. The fans had been chanting the Argentine’s name even outside the stadium before the game started.

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The sudden outcry among Barça fans for Messi is hardly surprising as the PSG forward has been closely linked with a return to Camp Nou this coming summer.

Messi was notably booed by Paris Saint-Germain fans during the weekend game against Lyon. But as for Barcelona fans, they had chanted the name of Messi even during King’s League Final Four matches, which were held at Camp Nou.

The Barça fans continue to serenade him, anticipating a potential return of their prodigal son this coming summer, while he continues to be mistreated by PSG supporters.

Although Messi was highly expected to renew with PSG at the start of the year, it appears the forward has had a change of heart and is looking at the idea of a return to Camp Nou quite favourably.