Messi delivers as Barcelona outgun Villarreal
Sunday, February 1, 2015
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Lionel Messi hit the winning goal as FC Barcelona twice came from behind to end Villarreal CF's unbeaten run, and Sevilla FC also triumphed to climb up to fourth.
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• FC Barcelona twice come from behind to down Villarreal CF 3-2.
• Denis Cheryshev puts Villarreal ahead after half an hour; Neymar levels on stroke of half-time.
• Luciano Vietto restores the visitors' lead, only for Rafinha to quickly equalise.
• Lionel Messi buries the winner moments later for his 22nd Liga goal this term.
• Barça keep themselves a point shy of leaders Real Madrid CF, having played one game more.
• Defeat ends a club record run of 18 games unbeaten for Yellow Submarine.
• Sevilla FC move up to fourth courtesy of a 3-2 defeat of RCD Espanyol.
• Iago Aspas settles the encounter a minute from time.
• After seven Liga games without a win, Athletic Club beat Levante UD 2-0.
• Aritz Aduriz scores twice in second half to seal the points.
• UD Almería climb out of bottom three by edging Getafe CF 1-0.
• Edgar Antonio Méndez Ortega makes difference as both teams end with ten men.
Elsewhere
Serie A: Juventus held by Udinese
Premier League: Arsenal sweep aside Villa
Bundesliga: Augsburg climb to fifth
Ligue 1: Monaco foil Lyon