Barca Blaugranes - Barcelona vs Sporting Gijón, 2016 La Liga: All Updates#GraciesTitohttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47187/barca-fave.png2016-09-24T17:59:27+02:00http://www.barcablaugranes.com/rss/stream/112503432016-09-24T17:59:27+02:002016-09-24T17:59:27+02:00WATCH: Neymar makes it 3-0 vs. Gijon
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<p>A little skill for good measure </p> <p id="sUCSNU">Barcelona are 3-0 up over Sporing Gijon today after Neymar joined in on the scoring fun. Paco Alcacer’s shot clanked off the crossbar and fell right into the path of the Brazilian superstar. He calmly sidestepped the goalkeeper and finished Barca’s third goal of the day: </p>
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<p id="rKmMxU"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/54aocf/neymar_goal_vs_gijon_03/">via r/Soccer </a></p>
<p id="I258yL">That just about clinches this one as Barcelona are rolling after a close beginning to the match. Sporting are a good side, but Barca are just that much better. </p>
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https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/9/24/13041628/watch-neymar-makes-it-3-0-vs-sporting-gijonRob Usry2016-04-24T11:00:02+02:002016-04-24T11:00:02+02:00Barça 6-0 Sporting: 3 Things We Learned
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Barcelona have won a second consecutive <i>La Liga</i> game via a blowout, this time a 6-0 victory over Sporting Gijón at Camp Nou, with another great performance by Luis Suárez. Here's a few takeaways from what we saw on Saturday.</p>
<h4>1. Barça can win tough games again</h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you just look at the final score, you could be tricked into thinking it was just another easy win like the one against Deportivo La Coruña in mid-week. Well, it was anything but easy. The visitors were very organized on defense and brought plenty of danger in counter-attacks, especially in the first half. Up until the first penalty -- let's be honest, the refereeing was absurd in the end -- this was a very difficult game. It reminded me of the Celta Vigo match a few months ago: tough and hard-fought until the goals just started coming in rapid succession in the final minutes to end the game with a big result.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But that's a good thing. Barça lost all of the tough games in the last few weeks, but now the team can survive pressure and end up winning anyway. Good to see.</p>
<h4>2. Luis Suárez is stupid</h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Watching the last two games from Suárez has been almost like a religious experience: he was absolutely sublime in both matches, and even though his performance on Saturday wasn't as spectacular and historic as what he did at <i>Riazor</i>, he still scored four damned goals. That counts for something. He is right back and even now the favorite to win the scoring title with the injuries hitting Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the season. Just think: FOUR DAYS AGO, Suárez was five goals behind Ronaldo and the <i>Pichichi</i> was almost impossible. Now, thanks to eight strikes in two games, he has a three-score advantage. This is plain asburd. You're not fair, <i>Pistolero</i>.</p>
<h4>3. Give Alen Halilovic time</h4>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There was some buzz about Halilovic's first ever start at Camp Nou, even if it wasn't as a <i>Blaugrana. </i>He said a couple of months ago that he wanted to play well and even score against his parent club, but the truth is the Croatian wasn't good. Yeah, he had a couple of those runs that made you wonder if Lionel Messi had switched shirts (the way they run is incredibly similar) and he was the creator in a few moments, but there was nothing overwhelming that screamed "THIS GUY HAS TO BE AT BARÇA NEXT SEASON!".</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This is the thing, though: Halilovic is 19 years old. N-I-N-E-T-E-E-N. Let's just give him time to develop. There's no reason to rush, and he won't rush himself. He will develop into a monster, but he's just too young for that now.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/24/11496150/barcelona-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-3-things-learnedRenato Gonçalves2016-04-23T23:00:03+02:002016-04-23T23:00:03+02:00Barça 6-0 Sporting: Review
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<p>A recap of Barça's win on Saturday night over Sporting Gijón.
</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Having gotten back to winning ways with an 8-0 midweek win away at Deportivo de La Coruña, Saturday's game was a chance to continue the momentum that would take them to the title.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With no Champions League game on the horizon, <span>Luis Enrique</span> had the luxury of fielding his strongest XI. However, in a repeat of last weekend, he dropped <span>Dani Alves</span> to the bench and <span>Sergi Roberto</span> took his place.</p>
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<td>11</td>
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<td>2</td>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Barça started the game in a quick fashion. Within six minutes, Roberto had produced his best Alves impression by bombing down the flank but unlike Alves, his cross was accurate and found the head of Lionel Messi. However, Barça's number 10 couldn't quite keep the header down from six yards.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It wasn't long before he did convert though. In the 11th minute, Andrés Iniesta dinked the ball into the box towards the head of Luis Suárez. There was a suspicion of a foul as Iván Cuéllar came to clear. Appearing to trip over Suárez's outreached leg, he could only palm the ball into the ground and the bounce sat up perfectly for Messi. The Argentine calmly headed the ball over the keeper, who was now in no man's land, and into the back of the net. It was 1-0 but the goal was met with complaints from the Sporting players.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After the goal, Barcelona continued to create chances but failed to convert them. Messi saw a shot saved while Neymar was played through but hesitated in taking the shot and the chance disappeared. It was reminiscent of Neymar's recent form that he wasn't hitting it first time but instead took more touches than was needed.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sporting, too, were finding ways towards goal. One of these became a key talking point of the first half and it came towards the end of the first half. After going round the outstretched <span>Claudio Bravo</span>, the initial shot was cleared off the line by Javier Mascherano. The follow up effort bobbled towards goal and struck Gerard Piqué. The Sporting players immediately claimed handball but the replays showed it hit the side of Piqué's ribs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The players came back out for the second half and the game restarted with Barça on top. Iniesta blazed a shot over, <span>Jordi Alba</span> had a shot deflected but worryingly Neymar again missed a good opportunity. Being set free by Messi, Neymar looked to be in a perfect position to just curl the ball around the keeper. But he again took too many touches, showing signs of nerves, before looking to find a teammate. The cross didn't make it past the first man and it was another chance gone.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The lead was finally doubled in the 63rd minute. In a trademark Barça passing move, Iniesta was released down the left side of the box. He drilled it across the goalmouth and Suárez was on hand at the back post to slot it into the net. Again though, there was controversy as replays showed he was marginally offside, a call which is almost impossible to spot for a linesmen.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sporting were tiring and the third goal looked like it was coming. Piqué left the field for <span>Marc Bartra</span> as the clock approached the 70 minute mark before the next chance fell to Messi. Neymar chipped the ball into the Argentine's path and Messi's deflected shot was goal bound but was headed clear.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">A minute late though and the ball was on the penalty spot. A cross struck the arm of the defender and this time it was given. Suárez stepped up to take the spot kick and blasted it into the right top corner.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Three minutes later and the ball was on the spot yet again. Neymar tricked his way into the box before Antonio Sanabria came across and swiped him out. Suárez was again the man to take the set piece but this time he fired it into the middle of the goal. It was 4-0 and job done for Barça with a goal that takes Suárez to the top of the goalscorer charts.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With the game approaching the final minutes, there was time for another penalty. In one of the softest penalty decisions of the season, Ognjen Vranjes placed his hand on Neymar's shoulder as they jumped for the ball. The referee saw enough to point to the spot and this time Neymar was the one to take it. The keeper made solid contact but it still found the net.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The onslaught wasn't finished though as in the 87th minute, Suárez got his fourth. Played in to the left of the goal, the Uruguayan fired the ball first time in at the near post. The goal confirmed that he had now scored four goals in consecutive games.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The game finished 6-0 to put behind any talk of Barça losing their grip on the title.</p>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FCB4Ever">FCB4Ever</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371519965">that was my god.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371521343">Absolutely Heartwarming Tribute <img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f60a.png" alt=":blush:" class="emoji"></a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Edinn">Edinn</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371522249">Tomorrows news.CR got ulcer</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/iAmJustin">iAmJustin</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371522097">Cristiano Ronaldo: "I know why Suarez took it, but I won't say anything."</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/syredeathtrooper">syredeathtrooper</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371522185">Say what you want about Alves</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/hacastillot">hacastillot</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371522743">I laughed more than I should have</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Ruy%20Diaz">Ruy Diaz</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371522911">Bartradona!</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/syredeathtrooper">syredeathtrooper</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371524159">8 goals in 2 games</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AraibKarim">AraibKarim</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371524417">or Lucho?</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Edinn">Edinn</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371523829">That was too much</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ledhe">ledhe</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371523787">He just phoned Barto and asked to play for us</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ZTAhmad">ZTAhmad</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371523287">5 in 9*</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/el_uruguayo">el_uruguayo</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371523699">Harsh...</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/syredeathtrooper">syredeathtrooper</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371522113">I know why Messi let Suarez take the penalty</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371521989">Now we've probably got the 3 points</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Artemis11">Artemis11</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371512099">I want that spamming jerk to get banned first</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/iAmJustin">iAmJustin</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371515831">Neymar loves to dribble the ball way too much in the final third. A big weakness in his game.</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Som-i-Serem">Som-i-Serem</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371509711">Let's rather spread those 8 goals over the next 5 matches! <img src="//fonts.voxmedia.com/emoji/unicode/1f609.png" alt=":wink:" class="emoji"></a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/chrisolin65">chrisolin65</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371508915">Let's not get carried away just yet</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371508671">The players are treating Alen so well</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FCB4Ever">FCB4Ever</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371517169">and we're gonna increase the stadium's capacity, lol</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/FZBoy">FZBoy</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371517959">Who the fuck is this guy? And why do we give a shit?</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ledhe">ledhe</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371521973">We all know why Suarez took it</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Anders%20Thomassen">Anders Thomassen</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371520587">Probably was offside</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Delano%20Heerkens">Delano Heerkens</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371519979">I like how the crowd chanting Neymar's name</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Artemis11">Artemis11</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371518131">You don't know Guillem Balague?</a></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Artemis11">Artemis11</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11494496/barcelona-vs-sporting-gijon-2016-la-liga-confirmed-lineups-live-game#371508065">So we start at 3rd?</a></td>
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https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11495454/f-c-barcelona-6-0-sporting-de-gijon-2016-la-liga-match-reviewSam Cooper2016-04-23T22:25:00+02:002016-04-23T22:25:00+02:00Barça hit Gijon for six
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<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> moved back to the top of La Liga with another crushing victory, as they easily swept aside relegation threatened Sporting Gijon at the Camp Nou on Saturday evening. Full of confidence after their midweek return to form, the Blaugrana continued their march towards the title with Luis Suarez bagging four goals for the second match in succession. <span>Lionel Messi</span> and Neymar also got themselves on the scoresheet on what was another impressive night for "MSN" and for FC Barcelona.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>FIRST HALF</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Celebrating <i>diada de Sant Jordi </i>on a rainy evening in Catalunya, the Blaugrana were looking to put on a show for the Camp Nou faithful after a midweek thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna, and it didn’t take them long to break the deadlock against Sporting Gijon. With less than a quarter of an hour on the clock, Andrés Iniesta improvised a neat little chip over the Gijon defense and while this was partially cleared by Ivan Cuellar, Lionel Messi converted the open goal opportunity with an accurate header.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">It was Messi’s 40<sup>th</sup> goal of the season, and he could have doubled his tally just minutes later if not for an impressive reactionary save from Cuellar. Barça however took their foot off the gas after the opener, and it was Gijon who ended the half with the best opportunity to grab the game’s next goal.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Barcelona loanee Alen Halilovic was involved as his cross turned shot was cleared off the line by Gerard Piqué, with more than a slight suspicion of handball. Despite protests from the Sporting squad, the referee was unmoved and let play continue, with the hosts taking a narrow lead into the pivotal second half.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>SECOND HALF</b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">After a slow finish to the first half, Barça came out firing in the second half and for a moment, it seemed as though we might have a repeat of last weekend’s match against <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/la-liga/teams/valencia">Valencia</a>. Ivan Cuellar was giving us his best impression of Diego Alves, as he smothered Neymar’s one-on-one to add to his highlight reel from the first period.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">However, the Blaugrana would not be denied; Andrés Iniesta once again was the architect and will be directly credited with the assist for this one as his square pass found Luis Suarez unmarked at the back post for an easy tap-in. Barça had their cushion and Suarez had his 50<sup>th</sup> goal of the season, tying <span>Cristiano Ronaldo</span> in the race for the Pichichi in the process.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">It only took about ten minutes for Suarez to add his second to move ahead of Ronaldo, converting from the spot after referee Carlos Clos Gomez adjudged Gijon to have handled <span>Dani Alves</span>’ attempted cross. Just minutes later, he pointed to the spot again as a crude challenge felled Neymar in the area and again Suarez made no mistake to secure his hat-trick.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Unbelievably enough, Carlos Clos wasn’t done handing out penalties; Neymar was again challenged in the area by Vranjes and even though it seemed like quite a soft challenge, Barça were awarded a penalty anyway. Out of sorts Neymar stepped up for this one and also converted the complete the Manita.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Still the scoring wasn’t over; Lionel Messi teed up Luis Suarez who finished superbly at the near post to claim four goals for the second match in succession.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Three points, another big win and <i>three</i> converted penalties? We can’t ask for much more than that.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">***</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Barcelona</b>: Bravo; Roberto (Alves), Piqué (Bartra), Mascherano, Alba; Busquets, Rakitić (Turan), Iniesta; Messi, Suárez, Neymar</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Goals: <i>Messi (12’), Suárez (63’, 74’, 77’, 88’), Neymar (85’)</i></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><b>Sporting</b>: Cuellar; Vranjes, Hernández, Lichnovsky, Isma (Canella); Rachid, Mascarell; Perez (Sanabria), Halilovic, Melendez; Guerrero (Castro)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal">Goal:</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11495390/sporting-gijon-barcelona-2016-la-liga-final-score-instant-recapArron Duckling2016-04-23T22:21:16+02:002016-04-23T22:21:16+02:00Suarez's four goals surpasses Ronaldo
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<p>Luis Suarez has scored four goals today to raise his season goal total to 34 surpassing <span>Cristiano Ronaldo</span> who is on 31. His fourth goal of the day was his best with this near post finish. Unless Ronaldo has an amazing end to the season it looks like a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> player will capture the Pichichi award this season.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11495486/luis-suarez-scores-four-goals-ronaldo-pichichi-raceRob Usry2016-04-23T21:55:47+02:002016-04-23T21:55:47+02:00Suarez doubles the lead
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<p><a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Barcelona</a> now lead Sporting Gijon 2-0 after Luis Suarez finished a lovely passing move. <span>Lionel Messi</span> started things off with a darting run through the heart of the defense, he then played it to Andres Iniesta who slotted a perfect ball through the box for the striker to bury with ease. A truly brilliant team goal that they made look simple.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11495414/luis-suarez-finishes-off-fantastic-passing-move-to-double-barcelonasRob Usry2016-04-23T21:25:08+02:002016-04-23T21:25:08+02:00Back-to-back goal line clearances preserve lead
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Milagro en el área del <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona_es">@fcbarcelona_Es</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mascherano">@mascherano</a> y <a href="https://twitter.com/3gerardpique">@3gerardpique</a> salvaron en la línea el empate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLiga?src=hash">#LaLiga</a> <a href="https://t.co/g1R923PZh8">https://t.co/g1R923PZh8</a></p>— beIN SPORTS Español (@ESbeINSPORTS) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESbeINSPORTS/status/723954343754362882">April 23, 2016</a>
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/">Barcelona</a> lead Sporting Gijon at the half of their La Liga match, but it wasn't far away from being 1-1 just before the whistle. Sporting had this chance to break through but somehow the ball stayed out of the net with Gerard Pique and <span>Javier Mascherano</span> making back-to-back goal line clearances. The second one saw a hint of a handball, but the referee and the linesman didn't call it. Amazing sequence as Barcelona barely hang onto their lead.</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11495316/watch-barcelona-make-two-goal-line-clearances-in-5-secondsRob Usry2016-04-23T20:49:49+02:002016-04-23T20:49:49+02:00Messi's controversial header gives Barca the lead
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<p><span>Lionel Messi</span> has given <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Barcelona</a> an early 1-0 lead over Sporting Gijon today in controversial fashion. A floated ball played over the top was pushed out by the goalkeeper who bumped into Luis Suarez. The loose ball fell to Messi who popped a header into the empty net. The referee saw no wrong doing on the play and allowed it. We'll take it, I guess!</p>
https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2016/4/23/11495244/lionel-messi-scores-controversial-headed-goal-vs-sporting-gijon-highlightsRob Usry