Spanish football giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have taken a brutal dig at Chelsea's miserable record at Old Trafford following their latest Premier League defeat to Manchester United.
The London club's 2-1 loss on Wednesday night extended their woeful run at the famous stadium, managing just one victory in their last 18 visits. Scott McTominay's brace secured the three points for Erik ten Hag's side, with Cole Palmer's consolation goal doing little to ease Chelsea's woes.
Social Media Spat Erupts After United Defeat
Barcelona's official social media team sparked the controversy by resharing a post highlighting Chelsea's dreadful record at Old Trafford, simply captioning it with 'Facts'. The Catalan club's dig came after Chelsea's own account had previously mocked United's performance against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Real Madrid quickly joined the fray, liking Barcelona's post in a rare moment of unity between the fierce rivals. The social media exchange has added salt to Chelsea's wounds after what manager Mauricio Pochettino described as a 'must-win' game.
Pochettino's Struggles Continue
The Argentine manager faces increasing pressure as Chelsea languish in 10th position in the Premier League table, already 10 points adrift of the top four. Their away form continues to be a major concern, with the team having taken just 16 points from their last 12 away matches in the competition.
United's victory, meanwhile, provided much-needed relief for Erik ten Hag, moving the Red Devils up to sixth place and within three points of rivals Manchester City.
Fan Reaction and What's Next
Chelsea supporters have expressed frustration at both the result and the very public mocking from European elites. The social media incident has highlighted the club's dramatic fall from grace since their Champions League triumph in 2021.
With tough fixtures ahead, Pochettino will need to quickly address his team's consistency issues if they are to salvage their season and silence their critics, both at home and abroad.
