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Lionel Messi's Penalty Leads Barcelona Past Real Valladolid in La Liga

Barcelona are seven points clear at the top of La Liga after beating Real Valladolid 1-0 at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot two minutes before the break before seeing a second spot-kick saved by Jordi Masip in the 85th minute.

Despite an unconvincing performance, the Blaugrana responded to nearest rivals Atletico Madrid winning 1-0 away to Rayo Vallecano earlier in the day.

What's Next?

Barca are in Lyon for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.