Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Leganes on Sunday as La Liga's leaders restored their five-point cushion at the top of the table in tense fashion.
Ousmane Dembele scored the opener for the Camp Nou hosts, but a Martin Braithwaite equaliser set the Blaugrana back until Messi came on and teed up Luis Suarez for Barca's second before netting one himself.
Earlier on Sunday, Real Betis beat Girona 3-2 to keep seventh spot as Sergio Canales converted a 94th-minute winner from the penalty spot, sealing their comeback from 2-1 down at half-time.