Former Real Madrid Goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek Launches Scathing Attack on Leo Messi and Barcelona

• Jerzy Dudek has launched a scathing attack on Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona, describing the Argentine playmaker as a 'hypocrite'
• Messi and FC Barcelona enjoyed unrivalled success during Dudek's stint with Real Madrid, dominating most of the El Clasico encounters
• Dudek made only 12 appearances for Madrid, playing second fiddle to the legendary Iker Casillas

Ex-Real Madrid shot-stopper Jerzy Dudek has made controversial claims about Lionel Messi and Barcelona, a few days before the first instalment of El Clasico.

Dudek, who spent four seasons with Los Blancos, labelled the now-Paris Saint-Germain forward as a 'provocative' character.

The retired Poland international intimated that Leo Messi's calm appearance is in sharp contrast with the words that come out of his mouth.

Taking a trip down memory lane in his autobiography, Dudek recalled how provocative Lionel Messi was during his over two-decade spell with Barcelona.

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"He was very provocative, as were Barcelona and their manager Pep Guardiola. They were always ready to annoy you and many times they managed it perfectly," Dudek said as quoted by MARCA.

The 49-year-old added: "I've seen and listened to Messi saying very rude things to Pepe and Ramos that you can't even think about. Imagine what can come out of the mouth of a person who seems so calm and friendly."

Jerzy Dudek's four-year stint with Real Madrid (2007 to 2011)

Dudek joined Real Madrid from Liverpool - after helping the Reds clinch the Champions League in dramatic circumstances - in the summer of 2007.

He failed to get game time under his belt due to the presence of Iker Casillas, featuring in just 12 games for Los Blancos.

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His time at the Santiago Bernabeu coincided with the rise of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, who dominated both domestically and in Europe.

Dudek's Madrid enjoyed little success in matches against FC Barcelona, with the Blaugrana winning six, drawing twice and losing twice in eight games between 2007 and 2011, reports Barca Universal.

Old footage shows how Leo Messi incurred the wrath of Real Madrid supporters during the 2011 El Clasico

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the world’s greatest players, but the Argentine star is not really revered by Real Madrid supporters.

An old clip of the Argentine genius has gone viral on the internet of Messi causing an uproar in the 2011 El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Deep into stoppage time of Barcelona’s 1-1 draw away to Los Blancos, Messi sprinted towards the left-hand touchline in a spirited attempt to keep the ball in play, Give Me Sport reports.