Gerard Pique goes straight to Twitter seconds after leaving pitch in El Clasico mauling
Twitter to declare "Barcelona are back" following their El Clasico mauling of Real Madrid.Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a double on his El Clasico debut to help inspire the Catalan club to a thumping 4-0 win over their fierce rivals.
The stunning display in the Santiago Bernabeu saw Barca continue their remarkable resurgence under Xavi and keep their faint La Liga title hopes alive.The Blaugrana were languishing down in ninth place just four months ago, however, they've cut Real's runaway lead down to 12 points, while still holding a game in hand over their bitter rivals.
Xavi's side are now unbeaten in 12 league matches, and their mammoth win in the Spanish capital saw them end Real's run of five straight El Clasico successes.Barca have endured a turbulent time both on and off the pitch in recent months, with a financial crisis crippling the club and forcing the sale of star man Lionel Messi last summer.
Ronald Koeman was then sacked as manager early on in the campaign as the cash-strapped Catalans picked up a mere 15 points from they opening 10 La Liga matches.Since then, Xavi has overseen a remarkable revival having guided Barca up to third in the league amid fears the club would miss out on a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.Sunday's success proved to be a statement victory, and minutes after the full-time whistle, Barca vice-captain Pique took to Twitter to make a declaration of his own.
