February 28th 2012

The One when only Messi was paying attention

Controversial decisions by the referee and two moments of magic by Messi earn Barcelona three points at the Vicente Calderón and leave the rojiblancos dumbfounded again. Atlético waited for Barcelona during the first half and was the better side during most of the second one. A touch of genius as Simeone called it left us deserving at least a draw but getting nothing. In depth match analysis and a look ahead.

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