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Messi sparkles in Barcelona Christmas stroll

Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez celebrate after Lionel Messi's goal [Courtesy]

Barcelona go into the brief Spanish winter break on top of La Liga after a glittering show from Lionel Messi helped the defending champions beat Alaves 4-1 on Saturday.

Real Madrid, who drew 0-0 at Camp Nou in the midweek Clasico, can draw level top on 39 points but behind on goal difference if they win at home to Atletico Bilbao on Sunday.

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