Madrid-Sana
Barcelona won a precious two-goal victory over Sevilla in the match that brought them together today in the 25th round of the Spanish Football League.
Barcelona scored the goals of the French Osman Dembele and the Argentine Lionel Messi in the 29th and 85th minutes, respectively.
With his goal today, Messi strengthened his top scorer list with 19 goals, expanding the difference from his closest Uruguayan stalker, Luis Suarez, Atletico Madrid's 16-goal star.
Barcelona raised its score to 53 points and snatched second place from rivals Real Madrid, who has 52 points, who will host Real Sociedad on Monday in the same round.
Barcelona also reduced the gap to two points with leaders Atlético Madrid, who visit Villarreal on Sunday.
On the other hand, Seville’s balance stopped at 48 points, in fourth place on the league table.