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Neymar's free-kick gem against Sporting is a must-watch

Published Mar. 1, 2017 3:26 p.m. ET

Alex Dowd

Barcelona opened up a world of pain on Sporting Gijon on Wednesday, capped by this astounding free-kick goal from Neymar.

Take a look at this strike from an extremely tight angle to push Barcelona's advantage to 5-1.

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Goodness. Luis Suarez teed up a pearler earlier in the match, but Neymar went all "hold my beer" and delivered that little slice of heaven. Neymar doesn't often get to flex his acumen on dead-ball attempts with Barcelona, but he seized this opportunity.

With Lionel Messi subbed out, Neymar stepped up and filled the shoes admirably. It's a big goal for Neymar, too, even without the added sizzle of the difficulty. Unbelievably, it's his first in La Liga at the Camp Nou this season. It's his first of the free-kick variety, too. Not too shabby, Neymar. Not too shabby.

Barcelona would eventually win the match to the tune of 6-1. Now, if only the Blaugrana could save some of those goals for the Champions League ...

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