Real run riot as Barcelona scores four goals to move ahead of Lionel Messi 's league goal tally . The win keeps Madrid 's slim chances of overcoming leaders Barcelona alive , reducing the gap between them and their rivals to five points . Madrid reduce deficit with Barcelona to five points until Sunday night at least . Win over Espanyol at the Camp will restore Barcelona 's eight - point cushion .
Real run riot as Barcelona scores four goals to move ahead of Lionel Messi 's league goal tally . Madrid reduce deficit with Barcelona to five points until Sunday night at least . Win over Espanyol at the Camp will restore Barcelona 's eight - point cushion .