Ronaldo-Messi rivalry intensifies as Real Madrid fans shout insults at Messi

Real Madrid fans unleashed insults at Lionel Messi ahead of their team's Champions League semifinal clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Real Madrid hosted Bayern Munich for the second leg tie of the UCL after playing a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena Stadium. In Wednesday's match, Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich and moved into the final of the Champions League. 

The anti-Messi chants echoed through the streets when Real Madrid fans marched towards the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Their voices filled with disdain for the legendary forward. 

A video of them showing contempt of Messi has gone viral on social media. The video shows several fans of the home club remembering Leo Messi not too fondly. They made fun of Messi.

The animosity towards the Argentine legend remains palpable, though he was not playing in the match as he is currently associated with Inter Miami in the US.

The rivalry between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo began during their time in La Liga. In a show of unity, Real Madrid fans gathered to chant insults directed at Messi, including "Leo Messi, son of a b*tch."

After arriving in Spain's capital in 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry with Lionel Messi has grown more intense.

The anti-Messi chants came reportedly in response to a recent provocation from rival team fans who taunted Real Madrid with chants of "Messi, Messi" during a previous game.