Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

Kessie pounced to finish off a cross from Alejandro Balde for his first Barcelona goal in the 92nd minute.
Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

TITLE CONTROL: Franck Kessie’s late goal sent Barcelona closer to the LaLiga title (Joan Monfort/AP)

Franck Kessie’s stoppage-time winner saw Barcelona sink Real Madrid in El Clasico and move 12 points clear at the top of LaLiga with 12 games to play.

Barca hit back after Ronald Araujo’s early own goal to level through Sergi Roberto on the stroke of half-time and set up the dramatic finale at the Nou Camp.

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