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Messi nets two more to put Barca 9 clear

December 16, 2012

By Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain -- Lionel Messi scored twice for his eighth straight start and reached 90 goals for the calendar year, leading Barcelona over second-place Atletico Madrid 4-1 in the Spanish league Sunday night and opening a 13-point lead over defending champion Real Madrid.

"This league is ours to lose," Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said.

Atletico striker Radamel Falcao was brilliant early and opened the scoring in the 31st minute. But Adriano sparked Barcelona's resurgence ...

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Messi nets two more to put Barca 9 clear

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