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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
Messi set up Suarez to put Barca ahead at a packed Camp Nou in the 29th minute before the Uruguayan returned the compliment for the Argentine to establish another Champions League record on his landmark night four minutes later.
Messi restored Barca's lead right before halftime with a stunning free kick of his own, curling the ball into the top corner.
Barcelona were booed off the pitch by their supporters as their patchy form continued with a 0-0 draw at home.
The victory allowed second-placed Real to stay in touch with leaders Barcelona, who also have 28 points after 13 games but top the standings due to their superior goal difference.
La Liga champions Barcelona's long winning streak came to an abrupt halt when they suffered a shock 3-1 defeat away to Levante on Saturday.
FC Barcelona have maintained their five point lead at the summit of La Liga after seeing off Leganes at the Camp Nou.
Messi's landmark goal came in the 53rd minute of the Argentine's 435th league appearance for Barca and saw the league's top scorer increase his tally to 17 goals in 17 games this campaign.
After the champions were surprisingly beaten 1-0 by Athletic Bilbao in their opening match of the season last week, they rebounded in style on Sunday.
Barca's all-time top scorer and captain Messi injured his calf in training before his side's brief pre-season tour of the United States and has not yet returned to full training.
England seeks to lift European soccer's most iconic trophy for the 14th time. Spain has a record 18 titles, though those were won by just two clubs 13 for Real Madrid, five for Barcelona.
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