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Barcelona back on top, Messi scores late goal

With their 0-1 win against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona managed to return to first position in La Liga after losing the spot to Real Madrid earlier. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen maintained a solid defense for Barcelona with two close saves, while star player Lionel Messi scored an elegant late-game goal off of Suarez's assist to win the match for Barcelona.

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