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Messi scores double as Barça keep pace in LaLiga title hunt; Atletico win 2 minutes read Barcelona, Apr 22 (EFE).- FC Barcelona got two first-half goals from superstar Lionel Messi and then pulled away in the late stages to defeat Getafe 5-2 here Thursday and stay in the running for a possible LaLiga title. Messi nearly opened the scoring in the third minute at Camp Nou on a shot from the edge of the area that ricocheted off the crossbar and then put his team ahead five minutes later after receiving a pass from Sergio Busquets. The lead didn’t last long, however, as a shot by Getafe’s ...

Share on Twitter As Atleti were beating Huesca to move three points clear at the top of LaLiga, Barca released a statement prior to their own contest at Camp Nou, reiterating a commitment to the seemingly failed European Super League project. While that topic seems set to rumble on, Messi served up a reminder of just what the game is at its very best with another sublime showing, scoring twice in an action-packed first half which also saw Sofian Chakla and Clement Lenglet turn into their own nets. Enes Unal's penalty after a VAR review gave Getafe hope, but Ronald Araujo headed...

Lionel Messi was at his very best once again as Barcelona defeated Getafe 5-2 in their La Liga clash on Thursday evening. Messi scored the opener after eight minutes, only for Clement Lenglet to net an own goal four minutes later. Barca would take the lead 15 minutes later when Sofian Chakla put the ball in his own net, before Messi got his second to ensure Barca lead 3-1 at half-time. Getafe threatened a comeback when Enes Unal converted from the spot with 20 minutes remaining. But Barca would make the points safe when Ronaldo Araujo netted. Messi had a golden opportunity to take home the ma...

YouTube/La Liga Santander Sofian Chakla scored a humiliating own goal as Barcelona beat Getafe 5-2. The defender passed the ball into his own net after failing to recognize his keeper was out of the goal.  Lionel Messi also scored twice to keep Barcelona firmly in the La Liga title race. Sometimes, you just want the ground to open up and swallow you whole. Thursday night was probably one of those times for Sofian Chakla, a defender for La Liga side Getafe, as he scored a comical own goal during a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona. The Moroccan defender's horror error came...

Match Preview Coming fresh off an El Clasico victory and a Champions League semi-final advancement, Real Madrid look to keep the title race on in a road match against Getafe. These two clubs last played at the beginning of February with Real Madrid taking a 2-0 victory at home. Real currently sit in second, two points behind Atletico as the club is currently taking on Eibar. Barcelona are a point trailing Real as they do not play until next Thursday. After finishing in the top 10 last season and the top 5 the season prior, it has been a drastic fall for Getafe this season. They currently s...