Lionel Messi ended Barcelona's run of three straight losses and kept it in the Spanish league title chase by scoring a late free kick to cap its 2-1 comeback win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Messi's 75th-minute free kick answered some of the criticism the club's all-time leading scorer had received for his lackluster performances in the team's recent losses in the league, Champions League and Copa del Rey final. Barcelona trailed again after Aritz Aduriz's 50th-minute goal, but Pedro Rodriguez equalized when he slotted in Alexis Sanchez's scuffed strike in the 72nd. Barcelona moved provisionally into second place, four points behind leader Atletico Madrid. Madrid is two points behind Barcelona but with a game to play. (For more sports news and updates,followAhramOnline Sportson Twitter at@AO_Sportsand on Facebook atAhramOnlineSports.) http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/99492.aspx