 
                            
Barcelona strengthened their lead at the top of La Liga with victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou. After Koke put the visitors ahead, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez struck for the champions. Atleti saw both Felipe Luis and Diego Godin sent off for reckless challenges on Messi and Suarez. Barca are now three points clear at the top, with a game in hand.
 
                                 
                                        
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