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Spain: A fine MessiLionel Messi scored twice to tie his career best of 47 goals in a season, and Barcelona rallied for a 3-1 victory over last-place Almeria in the Spanish league. Barcelona maintained its eight-point advantage over second-place Real Madrid, which beat Athletic Bilbao, 3-0.Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after sustaining a knee injury in the match.Madrid’s Angel Di Maria earned two penalty kicks that Kaka converted in the 14th and 54th minutes. Ronaldo entered as a second-half substitute and scored in the 70th minute.After Madrid hosts Barcelona next weekend in La Liga, the pair meet in the Copa del Rey final four days later.