De Jong joins Messi and Ronaldinho in the elite group: only 6 Barca players were applauded by opposing fans
De Jong joins Messi and Ronaldinho in the elite group: only 6 Barca players were applauded by opposing fans
Frenkie de Jong
The Dutchman is the most recent example of a Barcelona star who gets a standing ovation from his opponent. His superb performance against Eibar earned him the applause of local fans. Indeed, the 22-year-old was exceptional in the 3-0 win: he could have won two assists, won two fouls and recorded a passing success rate of 90
Ronaldinho was applauded by Real Madrid fans on November 19, 2005. The Brazilian scored two goals in Clasico's unforgettable match. The Catalans won 3-0 and the legendary striker was applauded by the faithful of Santiago Bernabeu.
It would have been more fitting to applaud Leo Messi every time. The latest ovation from rival fans was earlier this year. The Argentine scored a hat-trick in the Real Betis 4-1 win on March 17, 2019. One of his goals was on a direct free kick, while another was nominated for the Pichichi Award
Messi was also applauded by Atletico Madrid fans for scoring a Hat-trick in the Copa del Rey 3-1 win over the 2008/2009 hat-trick season.
Andres Iniesta
Just like Ronaldinho, Andres Iniesta was applauded by the faithful of Santiago Bernabeu. This happened during Clasico's 4-0 win on November 21, 2015. The legendary midfielder played 77 minutes, scored once and provided a dice pass.
By the way, Iniesta also received an ovation from Espanyol fans. This happened in the 5-1 away derby victory on December 18, 2010. Barca city rivals appreciated Iniesta's winning goal in the World Cup final, as well as his moving gesture to Dani Jarque, the former captain of Espanyol.
Xavi Hernandez
Another emblematic midfielder from Barcelona has been ovationed by rival fans. Xavi was applauded by San Mames fans after Athletic Bilbao's 5-2 win on February 8, 2015.
Maradona
It all started with Maradona. He was the first Barcelona player to be applauded at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The Argentinian scored an exquisite goal in the Clasico 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Copa de la Liga in 1983.
Frenkie de Jong
The Dutchman is the most recent example of a Barcelona star who gets a standing ovation from his opponent. His superb performance against Eibar earned him the applause of local fans. Indeed, the 22-year-old was exceptional in the 3-0 win: he could have won two assists, won two fouls and recorded a passing success rate of 90
Ronaldinho was applauded by Real Madrid fans on November 19, 2005. The Brazilian scored two goals in Clasico's unforgettable match. The Catalans won 3-0 and the legendary striker was applauded by the faithful of Santiago Bernabeu.
It would have been more fitting to applaud Leo Messi every time. The latest ovation from rival fans was earlier this year. The Argentine scored a hat-trick in the Real Betis 4-1 win on March 17, 2019. One of his goals was on a direct free kick, while another was nominated for the Pichichi Award
Messi was also applauded by Atletico Madrid fans for scoring a Hat-trick in the Copa del Rey 3-1 win over the 2008/2009 hat-trick season.
Andres Iniesta
Just like Ronaldinho, Andres Iniesta was applauded by the faithful of Santiago Bernabeu. This happened during Clasico's 4-0 win on November 21, 2015. The legendary midfielder played 77 minutes, scored once and provided a dice pass.
By the way, Iniesta also received an ovation from Espanyol fans. This happened in the 5-1 away derby victory on December 18, 2010. Barca city rivals appreciated Iniesta's winning goal in the World Cup final, as well as his moving gesture to Dani Jarque, the former captain of Espanyol.
Xavi Hernandez
Another emblematic midfielder from Barcelona has been ovationed by rival fans. Xavi was applauded by San Mames fans after Athletic Bilbao's 5-2 win on February 8, 2015.
Maradona
It all started with Maradona. He was the first Barcelona player to be applauded at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The Argentinian scored an exquisite goal in the Clasico 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Copa de la Liga in 1983.