Lionel Messi scores a superb hat-trick as Barcelona thump Valencia 3-0 . Valencia then missed a golden opportunity to level when giant striker Nikola Zigic was foiled by goalkeeper Victor Valdes after being put clean through . But Real Madrid remain top of the table after a 4-1 victory at Valladolid . The win lifts them to second place in La Liga and puts Barca three points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid.
Lionel Messi scores a superb hat-trick as Barcelona thump Valencia 3-0 . But Real Madrid remain top of the table after a 4-1 victory at Valladolid . The win lifts them to second place in La Liga and puts Barca three points clear of second-placed Atletico Madrid.