In what was the game of the week Sevilla were pitted against Barcelona with both sides looking to close the gap on leaders Real Madrid. Once again Lionel Messi would grab the headlines as he scored his 500th goal for the Catalan giants.
Spanish international Vitolo put the home side ahead after just 15 minutes and Barcelona were going to have their work cut out if they were to bounce back from Champions League disappointment in midweek
It was Messi who scored at The Etihad and it was he who was on hand to draw Barca level just before the break. His finish from 18 yards restored parity with the sides going into the break even.
And once again Messi played a part in Barca’s winner as his pass to Luis Suarez enabled the Uruguayan to fire home his 95th goal in 112 Barcelona games
Luis Enrique’s men would close out the game and earn an all important three points to see them close the gap to arch rivals Real Madrid to just two points. For Sevilla that defeat sees them drop to 5th place level on points with Atletico Madrid.
Here is all you need to know from last night