Barcelona lurched to a much-needed 3-1 win over lowly Sporting Gijon after struggling for a cutting edge without Lionel Messi.
With the Argentina playmaker suspended, Pep Guardiola's side had to rely on late goals from Seydou Keita and Xavi to secure a win that moved them seven points behind leaders Real Madrid, who host Espanyol.Seydou Keita scored a sensational goal 12 minutes from time to help Barcelona overcome the challenge of Sporting Gijon at Camp Nou after Gerard Pique had been sent off in the early moments of the second halfBARCELONA: With Lionel Messi in the stands, Seydou Keita scored late on to help 10-man Barcelona beat Sporting Gijon 3-1 and keep it in the chase for its fourth straight Spanish league title on Saturday.
Barcelona's 12th win in 13 league home games this season cut leader Real Madrid's advantage to seven points ahead of its match against Espanyol on Sunday.
Andres Iniesta put Barcelona ahead in the 44th as Messi served a one-game suspension for having collected five yellow cards.
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