Lionel Messi underlines his ability to make the difference on big occasions by hitting a sensational late goal to give Barcelona a 1-0 win over title rivals Atletico Madrida
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their goal, Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain, December 1, 2019 .
It was Messi's 30th goal in 39 competitive games against Atletico and inflicted a first home defeat on Diego Simeone's side since they were beaten by Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in February. "We feel very hard done by," said Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez. "We played superbly and Barcelona had hardly any chances but when Messi appears he is capable of doing anything and he made it look so easy, that's why he is the best."
Atletico were under pressure after one win in their previous six games and they made a flying start, nearly going ahead when Barca's Junior Firpo deflected a cross against the far post. Roared on by 67,000 fans, Atletico looked more likely to snatch a winner but yet again Messi proved the difference.
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