Watch: Fans boo Gerard Pique, chant Shakiras name in Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona

LaLiga giants Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are both visiting the US to conduct their pre-season. The giants faced off in an unofficial El Clasico match on Saturday night (Sunday IST) at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Raphinha scored the only goal of the game, while Robert Lewandowski made his debut, but it was Barcelona defender Pique, who made headlines.

Both teams started strong lineups in the game. Real Madrid, the reigning European champions named David Alaba, Anthony Rudiger, Aurelian Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr. while Barcelona also started Pedri, Andreas Christensen and Ansu Fati apart from Raphinha and Lewandowski. After the hour mark, one of Barcelona’s longest serving players, Pique came on to replace Eric Garcia on the field and the fans on the stands lost their cool.

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Pique was booed by both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona supporters in the stadium, who otherwise, do not get by each other. The veteran defender stayed around half an hour on the pitch, and was booed by fans, who also chanted his separated partner and popular singer Shakira’s names every time he touched the ball.

Watch some of the videos of the fans booing the footballer here:

Shakira and Pique, who got together after the 2010 FIFA World Cup, had two children together. The couple remained together for 12 years till 2022, when they announced their separation through a joint statement in June. Reports have claimed that the reason behind their separation was Pique, who allegedly had been unfaithful to his partner.

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“We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we request respect for (our) privacy. Thank you for your understanding,” their separation statement read.

Pique and Shakira both have millions of fans across the world, who did not react well when the news first broke in June. Since then, Pique has been booed and criticised by many, a demonstration of which was visible during the El Clasico match in Las Vegas in the weekend.