Champions Barca temporarily went three points ahead of Real Madrid as Neymar and fellow South Americans Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez combined to see off an in-form Villarreal. Real are level on 84 points with Barca, who lead the standings due to their superior head-to-head record. Neymar interprets football completely differently to other players, even to other Brazilians." Barca defender Gerard Pique said football needed players like Neymar. "Players like Neymar make football much better."

Source: The Star May 06, 2017 23:37 UTC