Published 22:32 IST, December 2nd 2019

Lionel Messi nearly hit by umbrella thrown by Atletico fan after scoring late winner

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant goal to guide Barcelona to victory against Atletico Madrid. The Atletico fans reacted violently, throwing objects on the pitch.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Barcelona-Atletico Madrid clash was always going to be a close contest considering emotions involved. While it was certain that Antoine Griezmann, former Atletico Madrid forward who moved to Barcelona in summer transfer window, will t have a generous welcome, fans saved some of ir antics quite literally for Lionel Messi. Barcelona .10 was influential as ever on field, capping off with a brilliant 86th-minute winner for his side.

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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Umbrella hurled at Lionel Messi 

While Barcelona fans across globe celebrated Lionel Messi’s touch of brilliance, Atletico supporters at stadium weren’t that appreciative. supporters’ who constantly jeered, abused and whistled at Griezmann, crossed line when y threw objects onto pitch after Messi’s goal. One of those was a black umbrella, which missed Lionel Messi and was later picked up by match referee Mateu Lahouz. referee in his match report wrote that a lot of things were thrown onto pitch without hitting players, of which most striking was umbrella aimed at Messi.

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Lionel Messi's winner takes Barcelona to top of LaLiga 

Lionel Messi’s goal meant that Barcelona added three more points to ir points tally, moving m to top of LaLiga table ahead of Real Madrid. Catalan club have accumulated 31 points from 14 games, with Lionel Messi leading club’s goal scoring and assists charts. Real Madrid have also mand to win 31 points and would look to go ahead of ir arch-rivals when two teams clash in El Clasico on December 19. Atletico Madrid have struggled with injuries and form this campaign and are 6th in LaLiga table, amassing 25 points from ir 15 games.

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22:00 IST, December 2nd 2019