Messi lifts Barcelona to top of La Liga

Lionel Messi scored double as Barcelona went back to the peak of La Liga in a three-way title battle with a 4-1 win at Sevilla Sunday. The victory drew them stage on points among Real Madrid and Atletico, but at the top because of a better goal difference. The edge of victory in terrible and wet conditions would have as well assisted the defending title holder’s cause but they had to approach from behind to secure the success.