On Sunday, the 21st round matches of the Spanish football championship were played. "Barcelona" was forced to come from behind twice, but managed to turn the result in their favor.
Catalans defeated "Villarreal" 3:2 (1:1) at home.
The visitors were ahead at the end of the first half thanks to D. Cheryshev. Neymar equalized in the last minute of the game.
In the beginning of the second half, L. Vietto once again put the visitors in the lead. However, shortly after, Rafinha equalized the score and L. Messi scored the winning goal.
After this victory, "Barcelona" reduced their gap from Madrid's "Real" team to a minimum, although "Real" had played one game less.
Barcelona - Villarreal 3:2. Neymar (45), Rafinha (53), L. Messi (55). / D. Cheryshev (30), L. Vietto (51).
Bilbao's "Athletic" team won 2:0 (0:0) against league's bottom club "Levante" away. A. Aduriz scored both goals in the second half for the winners.
Levante - Athletic 0:2. A. Aduriz (48, 90).
Almeria - Getafe 1:0. E. Mendez (44), T. Hemed (82 - red card). / S. Escudero (63).
Sevilla - Espanyol 3:2. D. Figueiras (26), Vitolo (35), I. Aspas (89). / C. Stuani (15 - penalty), F. Casilla (40 - red card), V. Sanchez (77).
Standings:
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