(CNN) -- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo warmed up for next week's "Clasico" double-header as Spanish soccer rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid labored to victories on Saturday. Messi scored for the 15th successive league match as Barca came from behind to beat Sevilla and move 12 points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid. The four-time world player of the year took his tally to 38 in the league this season from 25 matches, and 49 overall, as he combined well with second-half substitute Cristian Tello to slot a 60th-minute winner. David Villa had marked his return to action with a 52nd-minute equalizer, heading home Dani Alves' cross. The striker had missed the midweek Champions League defeat by AC Milan due to his problem with kidney stones.
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Lionel Messi scores his 49th goal this season as Barcelona come from behind to beat Sevilla
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Victory puts Catalan side 12 points clear of Atletico Madrid, who play Espanyol on Sunday
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Real Madrid also win 2-1 ahead of this week's two Clasico matches against Spanish rivals
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Kaka equalizes against Deportivo and helps Ronaldo set up Higuain's late winner
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