This archive report was first published on 2 December 2019.
On December 2, 2019, Lionel Messi scored his 30th goal against Atletico Madrid, securing a crucial win for Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
Playing his 701st game for Barcelona, Messi settled a pulsating encounter in the 86th minute, cutting inside and playing a one-two with Luis Suarez before guiding the ball into the bottom corner.
The goal gave Barcelona their first win over Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in three attempts, after successive draws in the last two seasons.
Barcelona returned to the top of the standings with 31 points after 14 games, ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference, while Atletico were left in sixth spot on 25 points, having played one match more than Barcelona and Real.
Both sides hit the woodwork, and Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen made two stunning saves, while Atletico felt that Gerard Pique should have been shown a second yellow card in the second half for a late tackle on Alvaro Morata.
