Barcelona took a late lead in the 81st minute of this evening’s La Liga clash against Real Sociedad after being awarded a penalty.
Robin Le Normand was punished for a handball during an aerial duel with Clement Lenglet. Lionel Messi stepped up confidently to the penalty spot and tucked the ball into the bottom corner.
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The goalkeeper went the right way, but he had no chance of keeping out a strike that was this accurate.
Sociedad fans will be devastated, especially considering that Messi escaped punishment after appearing to stamp on defender Diego Llorente earlier in the game.
Take a look at the six-time Ballon d’Or winner’s crucial goal below:
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It's a late opening goal for @FCBarcelona as the Argentine calmly sinks in his penalty to get his 19th league goal of the season and makes it 1-0 to the Blaugrana.#BarçaRealSociedad LIVE NOW ??
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