Not even an injury to Lionel Messi in the 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid could dampen Barcelona’s celebrations at winning its 22nd Spanish league title.
Messi started his first match in six rounds because of a recurring right hamstring injury, but he left the field in the 68th minute with Barcelona trailing 1-0 to Radamel Falcao’s 52-minute goal and having made all three substitutions.
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However, Alexis Sanchez levelled in the 72nd and Atletico midfielder Gabi Fernandez scored an own goal in the 80th to restart Barcelona’s party for winning the title that was clinched when Real Madrid drew late Saturday.
Barcelona can match Madrid’s record haul of 100 points it if wins its remaining three matches.
Atletico plays Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Friday.
Source: Buenos Aires Herald