(CNN)Barcelona took full advantage of arch-rival Real Madrid's humiliating derby defeat to close the gap in the La Liga title race to just one point with thrilling 5-2 win over Athletic Bilbao Sunday. 

Lionel Messi gave Barca the perfect start by grabbing his 33rd goal of the season and had a hand in his team's other four goals at the San Memes stadium. 

Messi's opener had a touch of fortune as it came from a deflected free-kick and he set up Luis Suarez for the Uruguay forward to double the advantage before halftime. 

Athletic refused to lie down and Mikel Rico pulled a goal back on the hour mark before Messi's goalbound header was then turned into his own net by Oscar de Marcos. 

The Catalan giants went 4-1 ahead when Neymar scored his 23rd of the season, Messi again with the assist. 

Aritz Aduriz pulled another goal back for Athletic but the home team's hopes ended when Xabier Etxeita was shown a straight red card for a nasty challenge on Suarez before Pedro Rodriguez added a fifth. 

It was the ninth straight win for Barca, who will have taken heart from seeing Real thrashed 4-0 by reigning champions Atletico Madrid Saturday. 

Man Utd held 

Barcelona's fellow European powerhouses Manchester United missed the opportunity to close up in the English Premier League title race when it was held 1-1 at West Ham. 

The home side looked set to secure all three points after a superb piece of skill from Senegal's Cheikhou Kouyate just after half time at Upton Park.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is Lionel Messi's team?
2. Who does Lionel Messi play for?
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Q2:
1. How many times has Lionel Messi scored so far this season?
2. How many goals have been scored by Lionel Messi this season?
3. 
Q3:
1. How many other goals did Lionel Messi help with, besides his own 33?
2. How many goals did Lionel Messi assist with, in addition to the ones he scored?
3. 
Q4:
1. Where was a soccer match held?
2. What was the location of a football game?
3. 
Q5:
1. Who does Barcelona have a huge rivalry with?
2. What team does Barcelona have lots of tension with?
3. 
Q6:
1. Who came out on top in Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao?
2. Who was the champion of Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao?
3. 
Q7:
1. What was the final score of the Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao game?
2. How many points did each team have at the end of Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao?
3. 
Q8:
1. When did Barcelona play Athletic Bilbao?
2. On what day of the week was there a match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao?
3. 
Q9:
1. What does Barcelona want to become champions of?
2. What title is Barcelona fighting for?
3. 
Q10:
1. How many goals at present have gone to Neymar?
2. What is the number of goals scored by Neymar?
3. 
Q11:
1. Who was a red card handed out to?
2. Who was presented with a red card?
3. 
Q12:
1. Why did Xabier Etxeita get a red card?
2. What was the reason for Xabier Etxeita's red card?
3. 
Q13:
1. What team took a huge blow due to Xabier Etxeita's red card?
2. Xabier Etxeita's red card ended whose hopes?
3. 
Q14:
1. How many times in a row has Barcelona come out on top?
2. What is the consecutive number of wins for Barca?
3. 
Q15:
1. Which team is currently on top?
2. Which team are champions at present?
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