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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. 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ROME -- After becoming the most expensive transfer in Italian football history, Gonzalo Higuain quickly showed his value by coming off the bench to score the winner in Juventus 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on the opening day of Serie A.Higuain, who came up from Napoli in a 90-million euro ($99-million) deal, scored from a tight angle after a shot from Sami Khedira was deflected -- eight minutes and 26 seconds after he came on and with just his third touch.Earlier Saturday, substitute Diego Perotti converted two penalties before setting up another goal as likely title-challenger Roma produced a second-half outburst to beat visiting Udinese 4-0 in the Italian league opener.In Turin, Khedira had put Juventus ahead with a header from the center of the area midway through the first half, meeting a cross from Giorgio Chiellini.Fiorentina was unable to produce a single shot in the first half but Nikola Kalinic equalized in the 70th with a header following a corner.Five minutes later, Higuain was celebrating and the Juventus Stadium was rocking in welcoming its new star.Fans had started cheering the moment Higuain got off the bench to warm up.They made me feel their affection from the first moment, Higuain said. Hopefully I can repay this affection with goals and victories.Higuain scored 36 times for Napoli last season to break a 66-year-old Serie A record for goals scored in a single season.Higuain raised some doubts when he showed up overweight at his opening training session with Juventus, which was likely why he didnt start.Im always confident, I just had to work, he said.Former Barcelona winger Dani Alves also impressed in his Juventus debut.Having also signed crafty playmaker Miralem Pjanic from Roma, expert defender Medhi Benatia from Bayern Munich and prized winger Marco Pjaca from Dinamo Zagreb, Juventus has assembled a squad that is expected to contend for the Champions League title.Few observers expect Juventus to be challenged in Serie A, where it is attempting to win a record sixth consecutive title.We want to win all the titles possible this year, Higuain said. But theres a long way to go. Were only at the start.Since Serie A was founded in 1929, no club has won more than five straight tittlles.ddddddddddddTorino won five consecutive titles from 1943-49 (including a season that was canceled due to World War II), Inter Milan took five straight from 2006-10 and Juventus claimed a handful from 1931-35 before its current streak.It was also a perfect start for Roma as the Giallorossi prepare for the return leg of the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday against Porto, following a 1-1 opening leg.It was really important to win and start well so we can approach the Porto match serenely, Perotti said.Perottis first spot kick came in the 65th after Edin Dzeko used a sharp change of direction to make defender Danilo fall on top of him.Perotti played a part in drawing the second penalty, sending a through ball to Mohammed Salah, who sped past the defense, prompting Emmanuel Badu to tug him over.Dzeko made it 3-0 from close range with his ninth Serie A goal in the 82nd and Salah finished things off two minutes later after taking a long pass from Perotti.Roma has finished in the top three positions of the Italian league each of the last three seasons and is looking to take home a trophy this campaign.Since joining Roma midway through last season, Perotti has scored five goals and provided seven assists in 16 Serie A appearances. More is expected of the Argentine this season after Pjanics departure.Rested at the start with the Porto match in mind, Perotti replaced Stephan El Shaarawy early in the second half.I feel great with Roma. I feel the confidence of my teammates and the entire club, Perotti said. Im always thinking about helping the squad, even off of the bench.Captain Francesco Totti, beginning his 25th season with Roma, never left the bench -- and fellow Giallorossi stalwart Daniele De Rossi also did not play.Salah and Dzeko produced several early chances before a sparse crowd at the Stadio Olimpico.Dzeko had a tough time settling in at Roma last season after a prolific spell at Manchester City but he made a big impact in this match, touching the ball 10 times in the oppositions box, more than any other player.---Andrew Dampf on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asdampf ' ' '