Barcelona 2 Atletico Madrid 1: Messi, Suarez earn Barca title advantage

La Liga leaders Barcelona came from a goal down to edge nine-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday, as strikes from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez settled the top-of-the-table clash.

Separated by goal difference before kick-off, with Barca having played a game less, the champions recovered from a sluggish start to move three points clear and claim a potentially vital win in the title race.

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