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. Messi scored twice to take his tally to 51 goals in all competitions but it was Neymar who stole the show. Barca defender Gerard Pique said football needed players like Neymar. "Players like Neymar make football much better."

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2017 12:00 UTC