Goals from Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Paulinho saw Barcelona ease to a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday (Jan 7).
Lionel Messi marked his 400th appearance in La Liga with the opening goal in Barcelona's 3-0 win over struggling Levante at the Camp Nou on Sunday as the Catalans prepare to unveil Philippe Coutinho. Messi's 365th goal in Spain's top flight was followed by strikes from Suarez and Paulinho as Barca stretched their lead at the top of the table back to nine points over Atletico Madrid.
They are also now a massive 16 points clear of defending champions Real Madrid, who were held to a 2-2 draw away at Celta Vigo despite a brace from Gareth Bale, and remain fourth.
Barcelona are still unbeaten in La Liga this season and on Monday will officially unveil Coutinho following the Brazilian's move from Liverpool. Second-placed Atletico beat Getafe 2-0 on Saturday, with Diego Costa scoring and then being sent off in his first league appearance since returning to the club from Chelsea.
Valencia are 11 points behind Barcelona in third after coming from behind to beat Girona 2-1 at Mestalla on Saturday.
Man of the match - Lionel Messi
