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Barcelona have gone top of La Liga after thrashing Alaves 6-0 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday. Luis Suarez and Neymar scored inside the final 10 minutes of the first half to put the visitors into a commanding advantage, before strikes from Lionel Messi, Ivan Rakitic, an own goal from Alexis and Suarez again, followed in the second half.
This was a dress rehearsal of the Copa del Rey final, but it also had major implications in the league table. Barca's win has put them two points ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid, although Los Blancos have played three games less and will be in action later today against Osasuna.