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Barcelona beat Levante 1-0 at home in a match on matchday 13 of La Liga. The only goal of the match was scored by Lionel Messi in the 76th minute. For the Argentine genius, this is a №600 goal with №10 on his back.
The success brought the Catalans to a point in the Top 6. The team has two less games.
Barça played a relatively strong game, but for a long time they could not break the rival. Levante goalkeeper Aitor Fernández shone with 12 saves. Antoine Griezmann also played a strong match.
In the 12th minute Ter Stegen had to save a shot from De Frutos, who found himself alone in front of him. Soon after, Fernández shot Braithwaite. The omissions of Griezmann and Langle followed.
The second half with a chance against Messi, but no goal was scored. By 53 Leo had already made six shots on goal, but the ball never wanted to enter.
In the 71st minute Aitor reflected another blow to Messi. Five minutes later, the guard had nothing to do. Then Griezmann and Braithwaite fought for a ball, after which it passed through De Jong to fall at the feet of Messi, who led it inexorably into the goalkeeper’s left corner – 1: 0 for Barça.
In the continuation of the match, the VAR considered a situation in which the ball collided with Yumtiti’s hand in the penalty area, but the decision was not to sanction a penalty.
Real Betis and Villarreal shared the points
The guests missed the opportunity to overtake Real (Madrid)
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