The former Liverpool striker yet again found the net with a quadruple, with Lionel Messi and Neymar also on the scoresheet as Luis Enrique's men continued their return to form Luis Suarez scored four goals as Barcelona thumped Sporting Gijon 6-0 in La Liga on Saturday.

Saturday's scheduling meant that the top three played one after the other, with Barca reclaiming top spot in style after both Real and Atletico Madrid had short spells at the summit thanks to wins over Rayo Vallecano and Malaga respectively.