Lionel Messi struck his 500th Barcelona goal with the last kick of the game to blow the La Liga title race wide open with a thrilling 3-2 win at Real Madrid on Sunday.
A double from Messi and Ivan Rakitic’s stunning strike takes Barca top of the table, although Madrid still have a game in hand.
Casemiro and James Rodriguez were on target for Real, who had captain Sergio Ramos sent-off for a foul on Messi 13 minutes from time.
* From AFP
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Some friendly mixing of the two sets of rival fans ahead of kick-off.
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The Bernabeu was a picture in the Madrid sun.
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Much, as ever, was expected of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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And Lionel Messi.
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While out of form Gareth Bale started ahead of Isco.
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Real opened the scoring, Casemiro tapping in to hand them the lead.
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But Barcelona struck back quickly, Lionel Messi's magical effort making it 1-1.
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At half-time the two sides were level at 1-1.
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A tense second-half's deadlock was broken by Ivan Rakitic's screamer.
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Sergio Ramos was then sent-off for Real, whose hopes looked to be shot.
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But, four minutes from time, James Rodriguez struck to make it 2-2.
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There was to be late drama, however, with Messi sealing victory in the 93rd minute.
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It was his 500th goal for Barcelona and handed them a 3-2 win.
