Barca 5-1 Valladolid: Messi's 2 goals & 2 assists hand Catalans La Liga top spot

Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga after beating Real Valladolid 5-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night. Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted goals for Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez, to lift the defending champions two points clear of surprise package Granada and Atletico Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Alaves earlier in the day.

Clement Lenglet gave the Blaugrana an early lead, before Kiko Olivas drew Valladolid level after 15 minutes. Messi then seized control of the game to put Barca out of sight.

Barca are at Levante on Saturday, while Valladolid host Mallorca the following day.