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Lionel Messi, Barcelona Overcome Leganes in 3-1 La Liga Win

Barcelona restored their five-point lead at the top of La Liga with a 3-1 win over Leganes at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring in some style after 32 minutes. The France international went past Oscar Rodriguez, swapped passes with Jordi Alba and then slotted home a low shot in off the post.

The hosts dominated the game but were shocked after the break when Leganes levelled. Youssef En-Nesyri played in a low cross for Martin Braithwaite to tap home.

Ernesto Valverde had opted to rest Lionel Messi but sent the Barcelona captain on, and he helped the hosts secure all three points.