Barcelona two points clear in Spain as Lionel Messi scores his 50th goal of season . But while Messi started on the bench , David Villa retained his place up front -- and it was the Spain striker who broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when he scored his first goal since February . Argentine comes off the bench in much - changed squad for 2 - 0 win over Osasuna . Real Madrid continue from the win with 6 - 3 defeat of third - placed Valencia . Fifth - placed Athletic Bilbao beat Basque rivals Real Sociedad 2 - 1 at home .
Barcelona two points clear in Spain as Lionel Messi scores his 50th goal of season . Argentine comes off the bench in much - changed squad for 2 - 0 win over Osasuna . Real Madrid continue from the win with 6 - 3 defeat of third - placed Valencia . Fifth - placed Athletic Bilbao beat Basque rivals Real Sociedad 2 - 1 at home .