F
Barcelona, seriously aiming for the title, hosted Deportivo La Coruna at home. The Catalans had no difficulties - they crushed their opponents with a 4-0 result.
In the 29th minute, Luis Suarez put Barcelona in front. The advantage was increased at the end of the first half by Paulinho, and at the beginning of the second half, the same Suarez started the opponents' destruction.
The final point was reached in the 75th minute of the match - Paulinho scored his second goal and, together with L. Suarez, scored two goals each in this encounter.
Lionel Messi had a perfect opportunity to score in the 70th minute as well, but the Argentine's aim was off today - he missed an 11-meter penalty.
After the victory, Barcelona gained a six-point advantage over their closest pursuers. This victory was particularly important for the Catalans, as the next weekend they will face the "El Clasico" match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
The remaining matches ended with narrow victories for Girona and Villarreal, while Las Palmas drew level against Barcelona's Espanyol.
Results:
Barcelona 4 - 0 Deportivo
29' [1 - 0] L. Suarez
41' [2 - 0] Paulinho
47' [3 - 0] L. Suarez
75' [4 - 0] Paulinho
70' L. Messi (Barca) missed a penalty kick
Girona 1 - 0 Getafe
5' [1 - 0] C. Stuani
Celta 0 - 1 Villarreal
34' [0 - 2] P. Fornals
Las Palmas 2 - 2 Espanyol
19' [0 - 1] G. Moreno
41' [0 - 2] G. Moreno
80' [1 - 2] L. Remy
89' [2 - 2] J. Calleri
90+5' J. Viera (Las Palmas) missed an 11-meter penalty
League table:
