Referee Carlos del Cerro Grande has given Lionel Messi the disputed goal in Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Espanyol.The Argentine star took a free-kick which was headed over his own line by Victor Sanchez, although the ball was already heading in.The referee confirmed that Messi will have the goal, writing that he scored it in his report.Messi then added another late on, his 31st of the league season, the top scorer.Barcelona didn’t have a brilliant game after the international break but accomplished their objective of picking up the three points, stretching their lead to 13 ahead of Atletico, who play Alaves at 8.45pm.
