PEDRO Rodriguez filled in for the injured Lionel Messi by scoring three goals in ten minutes for Barcelona before setting up Cesc Fabregas twice in a 5-2 victory at Getafe on Sunday (Monday, Manila time).
The comeback win ensured the defending Spanish champions remained tied with Atletico Madrid. Also Sunday, Real Madrid needed a late goal by substitute Jese Rodriguez to beat Valencia, 3-2, and stay in third place, five points behind its title rivals.
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