Messi scores hat-trick as BarÃ§a win 5-0; Real held to a draw
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's 5-0 drubbing of Espanyol while reigning champions Real Madrid playing without Cristiano Ronaldo were held to a 1-1 draw at home, their second draw in as many games. With the win Barcelona took the lead at the top of the La Liga table, having secured nine points in three league matches so far.