A magnificent free kick by Argentinian Lionel Messi was the one that made the difference in the match and put Barcelona even higher at the top of La Liga
The match faced the current leaders and the escort of the Spanish league. A difference of 5 points separated them and both needed to win to opt with more possibility to keep the league title.
The Barcelona was a clear dominating game during the first half and he knew how to take advantage of this. At the 25th minute of the match Messi received a search for Thomas' entry near the area, a place where you should never commit a foul and less if the Argentinian is your opponent. At the 26th minute Messi with his left-footed shot from the left crossed a shot into the far post of the Oblak and, although he managed to touch it, he could not avoid the goal. Things were 1-0 in favor of the locals.
After the goal the Barcelona lowered the guard and it was disordered a little, nevertheless still they stayed firm and until they had several more occasions to increase the marker. Shots by Luis Suáres, Iniesta and Coutinho could have increased the score but were unsuccessful. The first half ended and the local team went into the break winning. In the second half, Simeone's team did not stay by arm crossed by 1-0 and was still looking for the equalizer. Barcelona knew how to keep playing a football control, which was played by Piqué with Busquets and Rakitic. There were controversial actions such as Luis Suárez's goal and Gameiro's goal, both canceled by advanced position.
Finally the score was 1-0 and at 93 'Gil Manzano decreed the end of the match. In this way the locals stayed with the 3 points and stretched the distance to 8 points of Atletico Madrid.