Barcelona levels on point with Real Madrid but takes precedence in second place on the basis of goal difference. Antoine Griezmann scored for Barca to secure their fifth back-to-back win in La Liga as they move ahead in the league and takes the second position for the first time in the season. Lionel Messi struck a spectacular free-kick for Barcelona to lead them with a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
Antoine Griezmann scored the second goal for Barca seizing the three points to tally 40 points same as Real Madrid who sits third and the table. The Argentine opened for his side in the 20th minute scoring his 12th goal for the league this season. Jordi Alba did equalize for his side but Griezmann later rescued Barca in the 75th minute.