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Lionel Messi fired Barcelona to a win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday, tallying a late goal to put the 2-1 final score on the board and keep the Blaugrana alive in the La Liga title race.
Rafinha gave Barcelona the lead in the second half after a balanced opening 45 minutes in which Atletico dominated early and the visitors had their chances late.
Diego Godin equalised six minutes later, but Messi found the winner to hand his club three points. With Real Madrid facing Villarreal later on Sunday, Barcelona momentarily took the lead in the standings.