At Barcelona, as La Liga champions were handed the title and lifted the trophy in the last game of the season in front of their own supporters, Camp Nou gave legendary midfielder Xavi a magical and unforgettable sending off, ahead of his move to Al Sadd of Qatar.
In Madrid, however, Los Blancos captain Iker Casillas, in what could possibly be his last appearance for Les Merengues, received a booing from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, as Carlo Ancelotti’s men wrapped up the season with a 7-3 home victory over Getafe.
The Real Madrid fans were turned on the veteran Spanish shot-stopper after he conceded twice in the span of three minutes as the 10-time Champions League winners went 2-1 down after 26 minutes. A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick made it 3-3 at the break.
WATCH: Casillas booed at Santiago Bernabeu after conceding 2 goals in 3 minutes vs Getafe
Twitter was not pleased with the reaction from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd, taking to social media to blast the Real Madrid faithful as plastics fans for jeering and whistling at the player who has won every single trophy capable whilst at the club.
Twitter shamed by the Real Madrid fans' reaction towards Casillas
Disrespectful towards Casillas booing him after all what he's done for the club. A move for De Gea is looking more likely.
— Sam Leaky (@SamLeaky) May 23, 2015
Fans Booing Casillas on what probably is his last Match EVER in Madrid. Spends his whole life at the club to get this at the end. Shame...
— RAA (@rami7alaeddine) May 23, 2015
Casillas might play his last match for Madrid today. And those plastics are booing him. Casillas must be crying watching this Xavi farewell.
— Saurav ManUtd Poudel (@ree_casolina) May 23, 2015
Camp Nou applauding Vermaelen Bernabue booing Casillas #Difference
— Ebi (@BarcaSnacks) May 23, 2015
90,000 fans are crying for Xavi at Camp Nou - 70,000 Booing Casillas at Bernabeu Worst fans
— Haseeb Kalandrani (@Messician) May 23, 2015
Barca fans giving fantastic tribute to Xavi, Real fans booing their club Legend Iker Casillas. Difference.
— C (@SatanicPope) May 23, 2015
Disgusting how Real Madrid are actually booing and whistling at Casillas after all he has done for them.
— Chris (@_PintoBeanss) May 23, 2015
Meanwhile the santiago bernabeu is booing casillas. Disgusting
— Batoul (@BatoulHachem) May 23, 2015
Unbelievable, section of the Madrid fans booing their club legend, Casillas
— Everything United (@everythingutd_) May 23, 2015
Madrid fans booing Casillas for conceding a goal. Them Madrid fans are a disgrace to the game. I hope De Gea is watching. #Casillas #Madrid
— FullTimeFM (@FullTimeFM) May 23, 2015
Of course, the game on Saturday could be Casillas’ last ever appearance for Les Merengues, as rumors linking the 34-year-old with a move away from the Spanish capital grow. Reports tip the Liga BBVA giants to swoop for Manchester United custodian David De Gea, as Florentino Perez looks to sign Iker’s heir.
Casillas asked about De Gea rumors, says he welcomes the idea of his Real Madrid arrival
Nonetheless, after sixteen seasons with the club, one may expect a better reception and some respect for the Real Madrid legend from the supporters.
