Barcelona and Atletico Madrid faced off at the Vicente Calderon Sunday.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid faced off at the Vicente Calderon Sunday.
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Barcelona players knew a win would secure the La Liga title.
Barcelona players knew a win would secure the La Liga title.
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Lionel Messi twice came close for Barca in the opening period.
Lionel Messi twice came close for Barca in the opening period.
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Atletico boss Diego Simeone also saw his side come close in the first half through a Jose Giminez header.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone also saw his side come close in the first half through a Jose Giminez header.
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Lionel Messi opened the scoring after 64 minutes.
Lionel Messi opened the scoring after 64 minutes.
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Messi wheels away to celebrate.
Messi wheels away to celebrate.
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Atletico battled to get back into the game but to no avail.
Atletico battled to get back into the game but to no avail.
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Barcelona players celebrate clinching the La Liga title on the Vicente Calderon pitch.
Barcelona players celebrate clinching the La Liga title on the Vicente Calderon pitch.
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