Lionel Messi scores a superb hat-trick as Valladolid thump Lionel Messi . But Lionel Messi remain top of the table after a 18 -1 victory at Barcelona . After a goalless opening 45 minutes at the Nou Camp , the introduction of substitute Thierry Henry turned the game , with the Frenchman 's pace and guile causing chaos in the Valencia defence , allowing Messi to take full advantage with three superb goals . The results mean Real Madrid remain ahead of Barcelona on goal difference .
Lionel Messi scores a superb hat-trick as Valladolid thump Lionel Messi . But Lionel Messi remain top of the table after a 18 -1 victory at Barcelona . The results mean Real Madrid remain ahead of Barcelona on goal difference .