Lionel Messi scored a late winner to give Barcelona a 2-1 home triumph against a determined Athletic Bilbao side.
David Villa put the hosts ahead early with his 16th goal of the season, but Bilbao levelled shortly after the break when Andoni Iraola scored from the spot.
And just when it looked as if the Catalans would have to settle for a disappointing draw, Messi popped up with a priceless winner to the relief of the Camp Nou faithful.
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David Villa put the hosts ahead early with his 16th goal of the season, but Bilbao levelled shortly after the break when Andoni Iraola scored from the spot.
And just when it looked as if the Catalans would have to settle for a disappointing draw, Messi popped up with a priceless winner to the relief of the Camp Nou faithful.
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