However , they always looked second best against a Barca side , who went ahead in the 29th minute when Messi slid home to score from close range after being set up by Cesc Fabregas on the right . Two more goals from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona defeat Racing Santander 2 - 0 . Rafael 's double takes him to 50 goals in all competitions this season and seven this week . Barcelona 's win means they trail leaders Real Madrid by two points in the Primera Liga . Third - placed Barcelona waste a two - goal lead and are held to a 2 - 2 draw by Real Mallorca .
Two more goals from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona defeat Racing Santander 2 - 0 . Rafael 's double takes him to 50 goals in all competitions this season and seven this week . Barcelona 's win means they trail leaders Real Madrid by two points in the Primera Liga . Third - placed Barcelona waste a two - goal lead and are held to a 2 - 2 draw by Real Mallorca .