Messi scored twice and set up a third for Paco Alcacer as Barcelona saw off their Basque opponents, who pressed them until the end of a nervy encounter. The win, however, kept the Catalans within touching distance of Los Blancos, having played one match more, ahead of next Sunday's Clasico. "The players need confidence to be at their best and that's what I'm trying to do as the coach. Madrid endured a nervous game too, which was eventually settled by Isco at the death. The Spain international said that fighting until the very end and snatching late victories are part of the club's fabric.

Source: dna April 15, 2017 21:56 UTC