5 legendary matches between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona

2011: Barcelona 5-0 Atletico Madrid

Atleti didn't know what hit them as Barca put five past them in 2011

A good old fashioned Manita as they call it in Spain - when five goals are scored - and one that is a fine example of when Barcelona were in their pomp under Pep Guardiola. Years after battering by Atletico Madrid they responded with one of their own in emphatic fashion as Pep’s style of play sent shockwaves around Europe. Atleti, still guilty of their previous bad habits and without their usual attacking fire, were destroyed.

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick was the highlight no doubt, as the showcased the full array of his abilities and turned in one of his best ever individual displays. The team itself were impressive too, as tiki-tala dished out in spades to an unfortunate Atleti, who were still finding their way despite featuring key members of their teams that would go on to great success with Diego Simeone.

Messi was too good to handle, like David Villa, who opened the scoring with a glorious strike as he showed why he’s Spain’s greatest ever striker. Messi left several players trailing in his wake that night, drifting past defenders with ease on his 1st and 2nd goal particularly, before completing a hat-trick with a vicious drive after playing a one-two with Villa on the edge of the area.

Peak-Pep, Peak Messi and Peak Barça!