Messi Magic Sinks Atletico As Barca Reclaim Top Spot
Posted by Simplynaija on December 2, 2019 0 
Lionel Messi hit a superb late goal to give Barcelona a 1-0 win at title rivals Atletico Madrid which saw the champions reclaim top spot in La Liga from Real Madrid on Sunday.
The Argentine magician settled a gripping encounter in the 86th minute, bursting down the right wing before cutting inside and playing a one-two with Luis Suarez before curling the ball into the bottom corner and beyond Jan Oblak.
It was Messi’s first goal for Barca against Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium and gave his side their first win over their rivals at the ground in three attempts after successive draws in the last two seasons.
The strike saw Barca return to the top of the standings with 31 points after 14 games, ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference, while Atletico were left in sixth spot on 25 points, having played one match more than Barca and Real.
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