Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has reignited one of football's fiercest rivalries with a pointed social media response to claims about guard-of-honour traditions between Los Blancos and Barcelona.

The debate kicked off after a report highlighted that, in recent years, there have been three instances where one club formed a guard of honour for the other—two by Barcelona for Real Madrid, and one by Real Madrid for Barcelona. The report noted the rarity of such gestures between the two giants.

Casillas, never one to shy away from banter, fired back with characteristic confidence. "We're still better, even at this (even if it's negative)," the former Madrid captain wrote, taking a clear dig while defending his club's legacy. The comment quickly went viral, adding fuel to an already heated build-up ahead of the next El Clasico.

This exchange comes on the heels of Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Espanyol, a result that temporarily delayed Barcelona's title celebrations. However, the bigger picture in La Liga still strongly favours the Catalan side. Barcelona hold an 11-point lead over Madrid with only 12 points left to play for, meaning the upcoming clash between the two sides could effectively decide the title race.

For Barcelona, the equation is simple: avoid defeat, and they will be crowned champions. A win or even a draw in El Clasico would seal La Liga, making the encounter even more intense than usual. For Real Madrid, it's a chance to delay the inevitable and keep pride intact—something Casillas clearly believes they already have in spades.