La Liga: Barcelona 1-1 Villarreal

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) gestures during the Spanish league football match Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona at El Madrigal stadium in Vila-real on January 8, 2017. (AFP)

Villarreal have missed the chance to earn their first La Liga win against Barcelona in 10 years after Lionel Messi rescued the Catalans with a sensational 90th minute equalizer.

Nicola Sansone put Villarreal ahead in the second half, as he was picked out by a precise pass, before converting with a low angled finish.

Just when the hosts thought it was over, Messi provided the leveler as he found the very top corner of the net with a wonderful free-kick from the edge of the box.

The result leaves Barcelona down in third in the standings, five points behind leaders Real Madrid, and one shy of Sevilla.

 


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