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FULL TIME: Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao. Hard work for the hosts but they extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points.

Messi goes straight for goal from the left but there's no room at the near post and Iraizoz blocks with his legs.

Pedro comes off for Ibrahim Afellay.

Gurpegui goes into the book for a foul on Messi.

A break should kill the game off but Alves misplaces the final ball to Messi.

Pique tackles Llorente as he tries to dribble forward and Pinto clears with comfort. Can Bilbao manage a late bit of pressure?

Time is nearly up and Barcelona are in control as we approach injury time.

Xavi feeds Alves yet again and the move continues as Barca keep possession expertly.

Messi has another shot blocked when he had Keita in plenty of space waiting for a pass.

Bilbao have barely mustered an attack since falling behind again but they're not out of this yet.

Messi is crunched by Carlos Gurpegui. No card.

Another positive run by Iniesta ends with Iraizoz coming out to block and send the ball spinning into the air. It's then headed behind for a corner.

Pedro picks out Iniesta but his cross is hacked away by Koikili.

David Lopez comes on for Susaeta. David Villa is withdrawn in favour of Seydou Keita.

Messi runs through but is denied by Iraizoz, who keeps his team in the game.

The fans make their voices heard as Barca are passing a severe test here. Alves has another cross-shot hammered away at the near post.

Pinto collects a poorly-struck free-kick, the game is wide open now.

Messi beats Iraizoz to the ball and the keeper is way out of goal but the Argentina international's cross is cleared with the goal gaping.

Xavi spotted Alves in space and the Brazilian is again the provider. A top-class finish by Messi who has grown in influence this half.

GOAL! Bilbao are carved open down their left flank. Alves is left unmarked and his cross is clipped home by Messi. 2-1.