Barcelona vs Villarreal Highlights: EPL Highlights

Lionel Messi struck a brace as Barcelona overcame a controversial decision to beat Villarreal 3-1 at the Nou Camp and move provisionally above fierce rivals Real Madrid who play Sporting Gijon on Sunday – at the top of the Primera Division table after 11 matches. David Villa gave the Catalans the lead after 22 minutes and Pedro thought he had made it two shortly afterwards, but saw his effort ruled out by what looked to be an error.

Nilmar then levelled for Villarreal as the Nou Camp continued to jeer the officials. But as he has done so often in the past, Messi came to the rescue with a brilliant goal after 59 minutes and the Argentinian wrapped up the points with a contentious second late on.

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Barcelona vs FC Copenhagen Highlights: UEFA Champions League

Lionel Messi struck two goals in each half as Barcelona climbed to the top of Group D after squeezing past erstwhile leaders FC Copenhagen at the Nou Camp. Messi broke the deadlock with a thunderous effort in the 19th minute to cap a fine opening from Barca, but the hosts struggled to finish off their in-form opponents and survived a number of second-half scares before the Argentinian ace tapped home from close range in stoppage time to secure the vital points. The victory lifts Barca onto seven points, one above Copenhagen and five clear of third-placed Rubin Kazan.

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Barcelona vs Valencia Highlights

A spirited performance from Xavi ensure that Barcelona came from behind to beat pre-match Primera Division leaders Valencia at the Nou Camp and move above Unai Emery’s side at the top of the table only to be displaced to second place after Real Madrid won 4-1 at Malaga.

Second-half goals from Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol both set up by the Xavi turned the result around after Pablo Hernandez had given the visitors the lead eight minutes before the break. It was hardly a dominating performance from the hosts, but a deserved success in the end.

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Barcelona vs Mallorca Highlights

Emilio Nsue headed a shock equaliser to shock Barcelona as Pep Guardiola’s fell three points behind Primera Division leaders Valencia after a 1-1 draw with Real Mallorca. Lionel Messi gave Barcelona an early lead after 20 minutes on his first league start since injuring an ankle in the 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid two weeks ago.

But young striker Nsue levelled for the visitors shortly before half-time and the home side struggled to find a way through in the second period. Bojan Krkic could only manage to hit the post late on, but the Catalans were below their creative best and will be disappointed to have dropped two points at home.

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