Barcelona defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in yet another El Clasico encounter on Sunday and Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's presence in the dressing room has sparked massive outburst.
In what has sent Chelsea fans into a tizzy, a photograph of out-of-favour striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was spotted in Barcelona's dressing room following the team's 2-1 win against Real Madrid in their El Clasico clash on Sunday at Camp Nou. The victory at the iconic stadium against their arch-rivals has helped Barcelona go 12 points clear of the Los Blancos in La Liga.
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, almost out of Chelsea project, was in Barcelonaβs dressing room after Real Madrid game π΅π΄π€π»
Auba has still excellent relationship with Barça players, board and Xavi.
He wanted to return in January but it was not possible due to FIFA rules. pic.twitter.com/5KjPpbz8gH
At Camp Nou, the crowd generated a lot of conversation, and Pep Guardiola, too, showed up to watch his former team win from the stands. For the first time in 20 years, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez did not travel, though. Chelsea striker Aubameyang attended the match at Camp Nou as well. After the game, Ferran Torres' Instagram account showed the Gabonese in the locker room with his former teammates as they celebrated.
Since Graham Potter arrived at Stamford Bridge, the Gabonese striker has been out of favour, with rumours that he would return to Barcelona during the winter transfer window. However, he could not do so because FIFA regulations forbade him from returning to Barcelona.
Aubameyang's photograph with Torres celebrating Barcelona's El Clasico win in the team's dressing room has sparked a massive social media outburst. On Twitter, fans of both Barcelona and Chelsea have gone berserk. While some Barca supporters pleaded with the club to bring the former Arsenal striker back, a few Chelsea fans believed the striker deserves more respect than he is currently getting in the west London club.
"We havenβt been fair to a top player like Aubameyang. No, not at all. I donβt know what Potter is trying to insinuate but but we all know Aubameyang qualities. No excuse," noted one Chelsea supporter on Twitter.
Another added, "I am almost sure that there are still those among Arsenal fans who consider him a legend of the club and blame Arteta for leaving Arsenal. Not from a great mind."
A Barcelona fan said, "Come back Auba," while another supporter added, "Back this summer."
Here's a look at some of the reactions:
We havenβt been fair to a top player like Aubameyang. No, not at all. I donβt know what Potter is trying to insinuate but but we all know Aubameyang qualities. No excuse π https://t.co/ULxO5CGdMR
β Amoah Daniel (@danamoah247)Bring him home https://t.co/7uMN3pyLgv
β β°π₯ππ ππ πͺ π»ππ€πππππ£Β° (@Puvybie)I swear Aubameyang has had 3 transfers without playing any football https://t.co/nJgTXvsOuT
β Greg (@gregofallgregs)He has labelled his tag on that bench, he has diverted David D. Fofana to the development team, na God go Judge that coach for me https://t.co/EJDkfyy8Xw
β γΏγ«γ· (@_Takashi10)Potter decided to retire him https://t.co/vRD0dLNjXL
β Loftus Havertzπ (@loftushavertz)back this summerrr https://t.co/43LCCHJmBX
β e! (@rzl2dapper)A transfer that was doomed from the start. They should have sacked him the same day they sacked the previous manager. https://t.co/pswFDY5a4g
β Craig. (@Craigos0)The levels of disrespect that this man shows clubs he plays for is hilarious π https://t.co/l78uNZWjLn
β Oliver Young (@ollieyoung_4)Wonders shall never cease to end π https://t.co/ACvCAMAIAS
β Mayowa Obiagu π€π¦ (@MayowaQuadri_)This man disrespects every club he's being... https://t.co/iACZF6rN9d pic.twitter.com/dzsRrO7Nuj
β Omo Iya Wale π³π¬ (@expressiveboss)Can you blame him!? Say what you like about him but been treated appallingly by this manager https://t.co/stFvGPdZmP
β TS (@DTS4th)Once a culer always a culer he would've be a great backup for lewa https://t.co/RcFjwP2Z44
β FerranGoat πβ€οΈ (@GoatFcb)You can't even blame him https://t.co/RcTRVDmwby
β Wakanda (@ClaroClarence)