Kessie's stunner hands Barcelona comeback win over Real Madrid

BARCELONA : LaLiga leaders Barcelona's pursuit of a 27th Spanish title gained momentum after they secured a 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid on Sunday.

The result left second-placed Real trailing Barca by 12 points.

Real took an early lead after a Vinicius Jr cross deflected off defender Ronald Araujo and went inside his own goal.

But Barca hit back on halftime with a tidy finish by Sergi Roberto from close range.

Barca kept pushing for the winner after the break and finally got it in added time when Alejandro Balde raced down the left channel and crossed to Franck Kessie who unleashed an unstoppable first touch strike to give Barca the win.