Buoyed by Real's 2-0 defeat at Almeria on Saturday, the Catalans began with the attacking verve missing in their recent games.
But the visitors resisted until the 87th minute, when Xavi fired home a dramatic late winner to give Barcelona hope of regaining the league title which had looked beyond them after they slipped nine points behind Real last week.
Villarreal's disappointing week continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Mallorca.
Having lost to Real Madrid last weekend and been knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Barcelona in midweek, two first-half penalties from Giuseppe Rossi and Angelos Basinas ensured the points were shared at the Estadio El Madrigal.
The draw means they remain 14 points behind Madrid in third place while Mallorca maintained a four-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Atletico Madrid's disappointing recent run of results showed no signs of abating as they were held at home by relegation-threatened Real Murcia.
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