Barcelona, the ​​leader of the Spanish championship, thrashed Almeria 4-0, putting pressure on Real Madrid before their match with Rayo Vallecano.

With half of the starting lineup playing (but with Chilean Claudio Bravo the whole match in the goal) to rest before the next key commitments, Lionel Messi opened the score in the 33th minute then the Uruguayan Luis Suarez scored in the 55th minute and 93th and finally Marc Bartra in the 75th minute.

With this victory, Barcelona completes 74 points. Real Madrid with 67 will travel to Vallecas on Wednesday to face Rayo.