Lionel Messi scored twice, once from the penalty spot, to take his goal tally for the season to 43 as Barcelona beat Eibar 2-0 on Saturday.
Barcelona have a four point lead at the top of La Liga pending Sunday’s matches.
Atlético Madrid remain fourth after a 0-0 draw with Espanyol. Valencia are third after a 2-0 victory over Deportivo La Coriña, a Parejo penalty and a goal from Alcácer Garcia probing enough to get the job done.