Barcelona star lights up during wild dressing room celebrations after La Liga leaders crush arch-rivals Real Madrid in Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu

After Barcelona dispatched their great rivals in Saturday's El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu, Hansi Flick's team enjoyed some joyous celebrations in the changing rooms. And backup goalkeeper Szczesny - who signed for the Blaugrana earlier this month - was seen puffing on a cigarette while his team-mates revelled in the victory.

Aside from talk of whether or not the 34-year-old should smoke or not, his Barca side went six points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. They also ended Madrid's 42-game unbeaten run in the division, making the Catalan outfit the favourites to win the league title.

The former Arsenal goalkeeper came out of retirement last month and although most footballers don't smoke during their careers, Szczesny is maybe the exception to the rule.

"There are things that I don't change in my personal life and it's nobody's business if I smoke. I believe that it doesn't affect what I do on the pitch, I work twice as hard," he said.

Ex-Juventus stopper Szczesny, who is still waiting to make his Barca debut as Inaki Pena is currently first-choice, will hope to get some game time soon. Meanwhile, Barcelona host Espanyol next Sunday in a Catalan derby date.