Barcelona hat-trick hero Alexis Sanchez has credited his form surge this season to coach Tata Martino.

Martino has backed the Chile international this season and the attacker repaid that faith with a hat-trick in victory over Elche last night.

"It was a good holiday with the people of Tocopilla. I believe that Martino has given me the confidence I need as a player.

"A confident player goes beyond just scoring goals."

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