Appropriately, Lionel Messi’s 500th goal for Barcelona came against rivals Real Madrid in the El Clasico – making it all the more special.

And perhaps what added to Messi’s historic 500th goal was the little man’s celebration, showing his shirt to the rival Real fans, who will remember it for a long long time.

The La Liga title climax is now set to go down to the wire thanks to Messi’s heroics.

Watch Barca’s touching video tribute below: