Barcelona enjoyed a thumping 4-0 win over Almeria last night.

It was their sixth successive league victory and further strengthened their position at the top of the Primera Division standings.

A sublime goal from Lionel Messi put Barca ahead after 33 minutes and a brace from Luis Suarez and Marc Bartra's strike ensured victory was secured in emphatic fashion.

Almeria offered little in attack at the Nou Camp and their third successive league defeat sees them remain in La Liga's bottom three.

The match had an exhibition feel to it early on as Barcelona attacked at will and barely afforded Almeria a sniff of possession.