LIONEL Messi scored twice as Barcelona moved back to the top of the Primera Division with a resounding 4-1 victory at Racing Santander.
Pep Guardiola's side stormed into a three-goal lead in a devastating spell midway through the first half.
Summer signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring after 20 minutes, and has now scored in all of Barca's four league games this season.
Messi added a second goal four minutes later, before Gerard Pique made it 3-0 with less than half an hour gone.
Messi completed his double with a stunning strike just after the hour.
Oscar Serrano then pulled a goal back for Racing with a fine solo effort.
Sevilla moved into the top four of the following a routine 2-0 win at home to in-form Mallorca.
Sebastien Squillaci gave the Andalusians the lead after 17 minutes and summer signing Diego Perotti added a second halfway through the first half to leave the home side in complete control.
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Summer signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring after 20 minutes, and has now scored in all of Barca's four league games this season.
Messi added a second goal four minutes later, before Gerard Pique made it 3-0 with less than half an hour gone.
Messi completed his double with a stunning strike just after the hour.
Oscar Serrano then pulled a goal back for Racing with a fine solo effort.
Sevilla moved into the top four of the following a routine 2-0 win at home to in-form Mallorca.
Sebastien Squillaci gave the Andalusians the lead after 17 minutes and summer signing Diego Perotti added a second halfway through the first half to leave the home side in complete control.
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