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Sergi Roberto: 'Lionel Messi is unique'
Argentine international Lionel Messi is 'a unique player', according to his Barcelona teammate Sergi Roberto.Sep 13, 16:51
Andres Iniesta: 'Lionel Messi accepted bench role'
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta insists that Lionel Messi 'was not angry' at being left out of the starting XI for Saturday's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid.Sep 13, 16:37
Neymar praises "star" Antoine Griezmann
Barcelona attacker Neymar pays tribute to the qualities of Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, calling the Frenchman "a great player".Sep 13, 13:37
Luis Enrique "very happy" with Barcelona win
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique says that he "enjoyed every minute" of his team's performance during Saturday's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid.Sep 13, 11:52
Neymar hails Lionel Messi
Neymar pays tribute to Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, who scored the winner in the Catalan outfit's 2-1 victory at Atletico Madrid on Saturday.Sep 13, 11:38
Thomas Vermaelen out for three weeks with calf injury
Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen will be out for three weeks after suffering a calf injury during his side's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.Sep 13, 09:49
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone applauds 'decisive' Lionel Messi
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone acknowledges that Barcelona star Lionel Messi was the difference after his winner in the 2-1 victory at the Vicente Calderon. Sep 13, 00:34
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole looks back at the players' performances in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid to preserve their perfect start to the season.
Analysis
Sports Mole looks back at the action from Barcelona's hard-fought 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid to preserve their 100% Liga start.
Match Report
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score the winner as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Barcelona come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and preserve their perfect start to the Liga season.
HT Report
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid play out a goalless first half in their La Liga clash at the Vicente Calderon.
Team News
Lionel Messi is named only on the bench for Barcelona for the La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's La Liga showdown between title hopefuls Atletico Madrid and reigning champions Barcelona at the Vicente Calderon.
Build-up
Fernando Torres: 'Atletico Madrid on level playing field with Barcelona'
Atletico Madrid go into Saturday's game against Barcelona "on a level playing field" with the La Liga champions, according to striker Fernando Torres.Sep 12, 13:25
Report: Sergi Roberto struggling ahead of Atletico Madrid clash
A report claims that Sergi Roberto is a doubt for Barcelona's La Liga trip to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.Sep 8, 14:51
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