Racing appointed Alvaro Cervera as their new coach last weekend in an attempt to arrest a slide that has seen them drop into the relegation zone after going eight matches without a victory . Two more goals from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona defeat Racing Santander 2 -0 . Messi 's double takes him to 50 goals in all competitions this seven this week and season . Valencia 's victory means they trail leaders Lionel Messi by 10 points in the Primera Liga . Third -placed Valencia waste a 10 -goal lead and are held to a 2 -2 draw by Real Mallorca .
Two more goals from Lionel Messi saw Barcelona defeat Racing Santander 2 -0 . Messi 's double takes him to 50 goals in all competitions this seven this week and season . Valencia 's victory means they trail leaders Lionel Messi by 10 points in the Primera Liga . Third -placed Valencia waste a 10 -goal lead and are held to a 2 -2 draw by Real Mallorca .