WATCH: All 6 Lionel Messi free kick goals so far this season

Lionel Messi is a magician with as many tricks up as sleeves as Barcelona have trophies in the last ten years. He can score magnificent goals in so many various ways, but it's his free kick prowess that has improved so much over the years. This season has been specifically fruitful from the deadball situations. Here are all six of the free kick goals he's banged in so far...

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FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF: Second La Liga El Clasico Date Set

An El Clasico is back on the schedule! The Spanish football federation has announced the date of this season's second La Liga El Clasico. The two teams will meet for the first time since Barcelona's 4-0 hammering of the then Rafael Benitez led Real Madrid. On April 2nd though, Real Madrid will face the Catalans for the first time since Zinedine Zidane has taken over the reigns. Both...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 February 2016; Barcelona Defeat Sevilla, Barca B Extend Unbeaten Run

FC Barcelona top Sevilla 2–1, extend unbeaten streak to 34 games | FC Barcelona Almost five months after falling to Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuan, FC Barcelona stormed back from an early one-goal deficit to exact revenge on the last team to defeat them, securing a 2–1 victory at Camp Nou and extending their unbeaten streak to a record-tying 34 games. Barcelona in ideal position...

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La Liga News: 29 February 2016; Valencia's Winning Run Ended, Granada End Losing Streak

Atletico is everything Real Madrid is not – and that's why the fans have had enough of Florentino Perez - Goal.com Be careful what you wish for. In 2011, Real Madrid fans raised a banner during a game against Atletico which read: "Wanted: worthy rival for decent derby." But over the past two years, it is the Rojiblancos who have emerged on top in the capital clash. Morata...

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Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: 3 Things We Learned

Barcelona have picked up a ninth consecutive victory in La Liga after beating Sevilla 2-1 at Camp Nou, extending the overall unbeaten streak this season to 34 games. With another magical goal from Lionel Messi and a comeback win, the Blaugrana are even closer to the Spanish League title. Here's a few takeaways from another triumphant night at Camp Nou. 1. The schedule has...

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Barcelona 2-1 Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: Match Review

A recap of Barcelona's win on Sunday night courtesy of goals from Lionel Messi and Gerard Piqué. It is well publicised that Barcelona are on this historic run of unbeaten games but what is less talked about is that it was Sevilla who were the last team to best the Catalans. That defeat, which was way back in October, was a turning point for Barça and one which has seen them...

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2015/16 La Liga: Final Score 2-1 as Barça make the comeback

Barcelona have now tied the Spanish record for consecutive unbeaten matches after a 2-1 win against Sevilla at Camp Nou, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqué, with Vitolo scoring for the visitors. In a difficult match, the Blaugrana had to come back after a slow start, but ultimately prevailed and reached 34 straight games without a loss, equaling the record previously...

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Gerard Pique finishes off lovely passing move to give Barcelona the lead

Credit: r/Soccer Lionel Messi -> Luis Suarez -> Gerard Pique. As easy as you'd like. The central defender wants to be a striker at heart and he constantly proves he probably could be for any other team. What a goal! Barca lead 2-1 over Sevilla just into the second half of play. from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/24vN6...

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Lionel Messi scores this free kick as routinely as Steph Curry hits 3-pointers

Credit: r/Soccer It seems like the whole world is talking about Stephen Curry and how he may be the best athlete on the planet right now. Well, Lionel Messi is here to remind everyone who the king still is. Your move, Steph... from Barca Blaugranes - All Posts http://ift.tt/1LoeP...

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FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC, 2015/16 La Liga: Confirmed Lineups, Live Game Thread

Live game thread with confirmed lineups for Barcelona's La Liga match against Sevilla La Liga: Jornada 26 Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain Kickoff: 28 February 2016, 20:30 CET Referee: Santiago Jaime Latre Lineups: Barcelona (4-3-3): 13. Claudio Bravo | 22. Aleix Vidal, 3. Gerard Piqué, 24. Jeremy Mathieu, 18. Jordi Alba | 5. Sergio Busquets, 20. Sergi Roberto, 7. Arda Turna|...

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: Predict the Score

Lionel Messi loves playing against Sevilla. The Argentine superstar basically scores a lot of goals against every team imaginable, but the Rojiblancos are Leo's favorite opponents. Messi has appeared in 24 matches against Sevilla, scoring 24 goals and giving 5 assists. And in his last three games facing the Sevillistas, the world's best player has been extra special. In November...

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: Start time, TV listings, live stream

It is common knowledge that Barcelona are riding a historic 33-game unbeaten streak. We have heard it so many times already that it's impossible to forget. What we might have forgotten is that, back in October of last year, it was Sevilla who last beat Barça. The Rojiblancos used their home advantage to the full, beating the Blaugrana 2-1 with a complete performance, proving...

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Arsenal full-back Héctor Bellerín linked with return to FC Barcelona

Media outlet Sport have reported that FC Barcelona stepped up their interest in Héctor Bellerín over the past week. With the UEFA Champions League Last-16 matches against Arsenal, the rumors linking Bellerín with a return to the club whose academy he joined as an 8-year-old were bound to resurface. After the win against Arsenal, Barça first-teamers Gerard Piqué and Andrés...

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Barcelona announce squad for La Liga match against Sevilla

The next Barcelona match is upon us! The Blaugrana welcome Sevilla to Camp Nou on Sunday for a key La Liga match against one of the league's toughest teams. And coach Luis Enrique has chosen his squad for the game. It's a no-surprise selection from the boss. Every player involved in the game against Arsenal in midweek is back. Also returning are Arda Turan and Marc Bartra,...

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: Key Battles

On the back of a good Champions League win against Arsenal in midweek, Sevilla could be ideal opponents at Camp Nou this weekend. We'd expect - and also know that - Luis Enrique and the team will be motivated and hungry to go for yet another win. Even so, Sevilla being one of La Liga's better teams gives that extra bit to keeping the players on their toes. Sevilla's away...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 February 2016; 18 Players in Squad to Take on Sevilla

Match Preview: FC Barcelona v Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona In contrast Unai Emery has some major absentees for his side’s trip, as Ever Banega misses out through suspension while Grzegorz Krychowiak, Marco Andreolli and Nicolas Pareja are injured. Fernando Llorente, Mariano and Federico Fazio failed to make the cut. Squad of 18 announced for Sevilla | FC Barcelona Luis Enrique...

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La Liga News: 28 February 2016; Atletico Madrid Win Derby, Nolito Scores in Celta Vigo Victory

Atletico Madrid win at Real Madrid through Antoine Griezmann - ESPN FC Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat as Real Madrid coach as Antoine Griezmann gave local rivals Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman struck in the 53rd minute to inflict a fourth league derby defeat in six games on the Merengues, who have not managed to beat their local rivals...

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: Team News, Match Preview

A preview of Barcelona's La Liga clash with Sevilla FC at the Camp Nou FC Barcelona will be looking to equal the Spanish record of 34 matches unbeaten tomorrow when they welcome Sevilla FC to the Camp Nou. Fittingly, it was the Andalusian side who were the last to inflict defeat upon Luis Enrique’s runaway league leaders when they visited the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, and now...

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Book Review: Inverting the Pyramid

Have you ever wondered how the tactics in modern soccer were developed? Why does Barcelona play Total Football and what does Total Football even mean? These answers and so many more are answered in "Inverting the Pyramid" by Jonathan Wilson! As a brief introduction to the "series" (if you can call an irregular group of articles with a common theme a series, that is), I’d...

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Barcelona vs Sevilla, 2016 La Liga: All Updates

Sevilla are unbeaten in 13 games in La Liga, and they've climbed to 5th place. They're sure to cause a problem for Barcelona. But despite that impressive record, there's a caveat: Sevilla are much, much better at home and much, much worse away. If only home fixtures were taken into account, Barcelona would be first, followed by Real Madrid, and Sevilla would be third. However,...

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In-Form Sevilla still have problems on the road ahead of Barcelona visit

The Rojiblancos are good - but mainly at home. Sevilla are unbeaten in 13 games in La Liga, and they've climbed to 5th place. They're sure to cause a problem for Barcelona. But despite that impressive record, there's a caveat: Sevilla are much, much better at home and much, much worse away. If only home fixtures were taken into account, Barcelona would be first, followed...

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Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid, 2016 La Liga: Final Score 0-1 as Atleti win Derby

Atlético Madrid are still alive in the chase for Barcelona's virtual La Liga title after a great 1-0 road win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Thanks to Antoine Griezmann's goal and a sensational defensive performance, the Colchoneros stopped Real's high-scoring home attack, and killed any remote chances that Los Blancos had to win the trophy. It is now a two-horse...

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Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid, 2016 La Liga: Confirmed Lineups, Live Thread

La Liga: Jornada 26 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain Kickoff: 27 February 2016, 16:00 CET Referee: Carlos Clos Gómez Lineups: Real Madrid (4-3-3): 1. Keylor Navas | 23. Danilo, 2. Raphaël Varane, 4. Sergio Ramos, 15. Dani Carvajal | 8. Toni Kross, 19. Luka Modrić, 22. Isco | 10. James Rodríguez, 9. Karim Benzema, 7. Cristiano Ronaldo Substitutes: 13. Kiko Casilla,...

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