Award Winning Songstress Shakira Heaps Praise on ‘Best Defender’ Pique After Classico Masterclass

• Colombian singer Shakira has showered praise on Barcelona defender Gerard Pique after the Spaniard defender starred in the El Classico
• FC Barcelona pulled a rabbit out of the hat when they thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 at their own backyard in the El Classico
• Pique was a pillar at the back of the Catalan giants as they stunned league leaders and old foes Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu

Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira raved about the performance of Gerard Pique in the El Classico.

Shakira, who is married to Gerard Pique, waxed lyrical about the lanky central defender for his showstopping performance against Real Madrid.

Pique rolled back the years when he partnered Eric Garcia in defence for Barcelona to put up a defensive masterclass in the Blaugrana's heavy win over Los Blancos at the famous Bernabeu on Sunday evening.

The 35-year-old shutout the red-hot Vinicius Junior and the entire Madrid attack as Xavi's men outclassed the White Angels in the highly-anticipated clash.

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Sharing his opinion about the performance of his husband in the biggest game on the Spanish football calendar, Shakira iterated she was elated with the performance.

She made known her opinion on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, labelling the former Manchester United defender as the best defender in the world.

"Gerard won't let me say these things publicly. But only he with his heroism can play like this, overcoming any injury or pain and always giving his best. It's not because he's my husband, but he's the best centre back in the world. I said!"

Barcelona wallop old foes Real Madrid in dominant El Classico display

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, beating their hosts 4-0 in La Liga.

Two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang together with goals from Ferran Torres and Ronald Araújo gave The Blaugrana a dominant win over their fierce rivals.

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Barcelona started much the stronger side, catching out Real Madrid. Torres looked particularly lively in the opening few minutes. Real Madrid overcame their shock and had their first attempt at the five-minute mark. Federico Valverde found Rodygro on the edge of the box but he sent his shot wide.