Barcelona hammered Real Valladolid 5-1 on Tuesday night to return to the top of the table.

The first 45 minutes was in favour of Barcelona, thanks to a good early goal from Clement Lenglet in the 2nd minute. However, Real Valladolid found an equaliser thanks to a goal from Kiko Olivas in the 15th minute.

Barcelona again took the lead 2-1 thanks to a goal from Arturo Vidal 29 minutes into the game. Later, Barcelona scored again and increased their lead 3-1 thanks to a goal from Lionel Messi 34 minutes in, which saw the first half end 3-1.

Barcelona boosted their game in the second half, with another goal from Messi, scoring his second goal in the 75th minute.

Later, Barcelona scored once more and increased their advantage 5-1 thanks to a goal from Luis Suárez in the 77th minute, so rounding off the scoring.