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THIS season’s LaLiga title race looks to be virtually all over after Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2 ­ 1 on Sunday, March 19. A dramatic last few minutes at the Spotify Camp Nou saw Franck Kessie grab the winning goal with 92 minutes on the clock. This win moves them 12 points clear of Carol Ancelotti’s side, with 12 games left to play.

Marc ­ Andre Ter Stegen was called into action as early as the first minute to stop Karim Benzema from scoring for the visitors. Against the run of play, Los Blancos were ahead after only nine minutes when Ronald Araujo headed the ball into his own net.

“The league is not decided but it’s a huge win of course. I think we deserved the win and we were better than Real Madrid, we created more opportunities,” said Barcelona coach Xavi after the match.

BARCELONA: Title race looks to be virtually over.

Sergio Roberto stressed: “You can never say the title is over but we have now gone 12 points clear so it’s diffi ­

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