Last night, Lionel Messi set a brand new La Liga victory mark as Barcelona widened their commanding gap against the second placed team in La Liga to 11 points with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou.
Diego Costa got sent off in the first 30 minutes for saying something to the referee, making Diego Simeone’s boys play with 10 players in what was a crucial game to keep their title hopes alive.
Suarez netted the first goal in the 85th minute, firing a curling shot to render Jan Oblak helpless before Messi wrapped up scoring with a cool finish into the net as the Barca supporters chanted “champions”, knowing their lead at the top with seven games remaining has secured the La Liga title.
Atletico Madrid had to win at the Nou Camp to remain in the title race, but its all about finishing second now.
Barcelona now have 73 points from 31 matches, while second-placed Atletico remain on 62.
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