La Liga: Lionel Messi double sinks relegation bound Elche as Barcelona close the gap on their third-place race (Highlights) 2020-2021

Barcelona thrashed Elche three goals to nil at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. 

If you recall that Ronald Koeman's men had missed a chance to take advantage of Atletico's slip-up against Levante at the weekend when they were held at home by struggling Cadiz.

Lionel Messi's delightful double and a stylish Jordi Alba effort secured a crucial win.

Barca remain third in the table having played a game more than Atletico, whose lead over second-placed Real Madrid is just three points.

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