Barcelona forward Ferran Torres inspired the club to an emphatic 5-3 win away to Real Betis with a stunning first-half hat-trick on Saturday, extending the Catalans' lead at the top of La Liga to four points.
Hansi Flick's side dominated proceedings in Seville, with Lamine Yamal and Roony Bardghji also on the scoresheet in a match that only became uncomfortable thanks to two late Betis goals.
Second-placed Real Madrid will attempt to close the gap on Sunday when they host Celta Vigo, while third-placed Villarreal kept the pressure on the leading pair with a victory of their own.
