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MADRID, Spain -- Not even an injury to Lionel Messi in the 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday could dampen Barcelonas celebrations at winning its 22nd Spanish league title. Messi started his first match in six rounds because of a recurring right hamstring injury, but he left the field in the 68th minute with Barcelona trailing 1-0 to Radamel Falcaos 52-minute goal and having made all three substitutions. However, Alexis Sanchez levelled in the 72nd and Atletico midfielder Gabi Fernandez scored an own goal in the 80th to restart Barcelonas party for winning the title that was clinched when Real Madrids title defence ended with a draw late Saturday. Barcelonas hard-fought win keeps it on pace to match Madrids record haul of 100 points from last season. The Catalan club needs to win its remaining three matches to reach the mark. "This title has more merit and maybe we value it more because we didnt win it last year," said Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. "Its juicier and we are enjoying it more. Reaching 100 points would be special, but well have to fight to win the final three games." While the team savored the comeback, the real festivities with its fans will be back in Barcelona on Monday when the players and staff are paraded through the city centre. On the down side, Barcelona said Messi had re-injured his hamstring and would undergo tests. Messis early finish to the match meant he finally failed to find the net after having scored in a record 21 consecutive Spanish league appearances, smashing the old milestone of 10. Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova took time to thank his players for continuing to win without him this winter when he had to step aside to treat a throat tumour. "Its quite remarkable what my players have done this season," the first-year head coach said. "I have already said that this could have only happened in this club, spending two months without a head coach and not letting it affect anything. Thats because all these players feel at home here, they feel like the club belongs to them." Atleticos players lined up to pay tribute to Barcelona with a guard of honour before the match. But with coach Diego Simeone declining to rest his starters for the Copa del Rey final against Madrid on Friday, it was clear they were aiming to spoil the visitors title celebrations. True to style, Barcelona controlled possession in the first half, but it was unable to convert any chances. Forward Cristian Tello went the closest when he picked up a loose ball on the left side of the area and flashed a curling strike just past the far post in first-half injury time. Messi also threatened with his dribbling through the middle, but the Argentina forward sent his best chance on goal sailing high over the bar. Barcelona lost right back Dani Alves to an apparent injury in the 42nd minute, with Marc Bartra replacing him. Bartras poor pass led to Atletico going in front. Gabi set up Falcao after falling to the ground, leaving the Colombia striker to size up goalkeeper Jose Pinto and drive the ball under him for his 27th league goal this season. When Messi walked off, seemingly to be checked by team doctors in the changing room, Atletico looked poised to seal the win as it had an extra man, the lead, and no Messi to worry about. "Messi left the pitch with pain in the same area he hurt last month," Vilanova said. "He felt something strange and had to leave. Monday we will do tests and know the days or weeks he will be out, but before the game he felt fine." But Alexis linked up with Cesc Fabregas after a harmless throw-in, working a one-two combination to break down Atleticos defence before poking the ball home. Messi returned to the bench in street clothes to watch his teammates complete their comeback with a little bit of luck, David Villas off-target strike taking a deflection off Gabi and squeezing into the net. Elsewhere on Sunday, Roberto Soldado scored twice to lead Valencia to a 4-0 win at Rayo Vallecano, provisionally lifting the team into fourth place and giving it control of Spains final Champions League berth. Valencia moved one point ahead of Real Sociedad before the Basque club hosts Granada on Monday. Barcelona, Madrid, and Atletico Madrid have already locked up the other three Champions League berths. Malaga and Sevilla drew 0-0, while Real Betis kept Celta Vigo in the relegation zone with a 1-0.Asics Schuhe Größentabelle .1 million pounds ($61.2 million) on Saturday, giving the beleaguered English Premier League champions a major lift. Asics Schuhe Günstig Kaufen .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. http://www.asicsschweizonline.com/ . Thats not a comment on the suspension that banished the Portland Winterhawks general manager and coach from his Western Hockey League teams bench for most of the 2012-13 season. Asics Schweiz . Just not the game. Kyle Palmieri scored two straight goals in the third period to rally the Anaheim Ducks past the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Asics Schuhe Schweiz . PAUL, Minn.Louisvilles Lamar Jackson confounded the Syracuse defense in just about every way. Quinton Flowers is ready to keep the ball rolling against the Orange.Flowers leads South Florida (2-0) into the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon, a week after Jackson led the No. 10 Cardinals to a 62-28 victory indoors. The Orange (1-1) allowed a school-record 845 yards as Jackson scored four times on runs and threw for another in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.It was a tough loss, said Orange wideout Amba Etta-Tawo, who has 20 catches for 313 yards in two games. It was embarrassing. It hurt our pride a little bit, but were not going to tuck our tails between our legs and run away and try to hide because we lost one game.It doesnt matter that they scored 60 or that they scored one more point than us. A loss is a loss, Etta-Tawo said. We just have to shake it off, just like you have to shake off a win. Its not being rattled. Its just getting ready for Saturday.And for what Flowers, another dual-threat quarterback, brings to the field. He accounted for 403 of his teams 658 yards of total offense and was named American Athletic Conference offensive player of the week after a four-touchdown performance in a 48-17 win over Northern Illinois.Sound familiar?I think we saw what it looks like, first-year Syracuse coach Dino Babers said. We got the concentrated dose. Now, well get a version of that.The Bulls, who are chasing their first 3-0 start since 2011, are 4-0 in the Carrier Dome, those victories coming when both teams were in the Big East.Other things to know when South Florida plays Syracuse on Saturday:BETTER GET READY: Syracuse has averaged 87 snaps in its first two games with Babers new up-tempo attack, and its generated an average of 484 yards. Though Louisville won handily, the Orange aattack was stopped four times by injuries to Louisville players, which came when Syracuse was driving and elicited choruses of boos from the hometown fans who figured a dose of fakery was involved.dddddddddddd.We just have to make sure were sound when it comes to technique and fundamentals, USF coach Willie Taggart said. Our guys have to get the call and be able to line up. I think with this up-tempo stuff, thats where you get in trouble is when your guys dont line up.MIRROR IMAGE: USFs Gulf Coast offense also is fast and ranks 10th nationally in scoring at 50.2 points per game, the Bulls best start ever. USF is averaging 551 yards per game and has had eight TD drives of two minutes or less. The Bulls longest touchdown drive this season is 3:56.We just get better and better, said senior Darius Tice, who rushed for a career-high 120 yards last week.MACK ATTACK BACK: South Florida tailback Marlon Mack returns after missing the previous game while going through a concussion protocol. He suffered a tough hit against Towson in the season opener. Mack needs 251 yards to match USFs career rushing record of 2,731 yards, set by Andre Hall in 2005.DYNAMIC ORANGE DUO: Etta-Tawo, a redshirt senior, and junior wideout Ervin Philips each has 20 receptions. That tops the ACC and is tied for third nationally. Syracuse is the only school with two receivers in the top 10.DANGEROUS DUNGEY: Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey leads the ACC and ranks eighth nationally in completions per game (29.5). He also ranks third in the conference and 15th nationally with 610 passing yards.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org---Follow Kekis on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Greek1947 ' ' '