Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Barcelona beats Moenchengladbach 2-1 without Lionel Messi (The Associated Press)

Barcelona's Arda Turan celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League group C soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Barcelona in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Barcelona overcame the absence of Lionel Messi to come from behind and beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. Gerard Piquet stabbed home the winning goal in the 74th minute after a corner from Neymar was volleyed by Luis Suarez. Moenchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer spilled the shot and the Barcelona defender hustled to nod it home.


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