La Liga: Barcelona edge past Leganes 2-1

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Lionel Messi has salvaged Barcelona’s La Liga title hopes with a last-gasp strike that saw the Catalans post a hard-fought 2-1 win over Leganes at Camp Nou.

The champions were ahead in the 4th minute when the Argentine superstar made no mistake in netting a cross from Luis Suarez before Unai Lopez fired in the equalizer 20 minutes from time.

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) shoots a penalty kick to score a goal during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs CD Leganes at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 19, 2017. (Photo by AFP)

But, as the game headed towards a frustrating end for the Catalans, Messi stepped up and did the business in the 90th minute to give his side a crucial win, which saw Barca move within 1 point of leaders Real Madrid who have 2 games in hand.
 


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