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Lionel Messi, Barcelona Dominate Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in 2018 La Liga Win

Barcelona moved another step closer to winning the 2017-18 La Liga title as they earned a routine 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

Paco Alcacer and Lionel Messi both netted in a masterful opening-half performance from Ernesto Valverde's side.

Barca were happy to sit back slightly after half-time and invite Athletic to break them down, something Jose Angel Ziganda's side resoundingly failed to do.

The Blaugrana's lead at the top of the table now sits at 11 points with nine games of the season remaining, although second-placed Atletico Madrid could close the gap back to eight points when they visit Villarreal later on Sunday.