Barcelona are now six points clear at the top of La Liga as Real Madrid were held 1-1 in the Madrid derby against neighbours Atletico Madrid.
A Lionel Messi penalty and a header from Sergio Busquets helped the La Liga leaders extend their lead within Spain. This was Barcelona’s first win in six outings in all competitions, which was made even sweeter with Real Madrid drawing 1-1 with city rivals Atletico Madrid. Barcelona now host Lyon in the last 16 of the Champions League having drawn 1-1 in the first leg.
Real Madrid – who will be traveling to Liverpool on Tuesday night one nil down – couldn’t overcome Atletico Madrid as they Spanish Champions fell further behind in the title race. Diego Forlan put Atletico ahead before the break and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar levelled in the 57th minute.
