Messi shows no mercy for Rayo

Leo Messi hit a hat trick as Barça extended their unbeaten streak to 35 games, setting a new Spanish record in the process with a 5-1 win over Rayo in Vallecas. Ivan Rakitic and Arda Turan added to the Blaugrana's section of the score sheet; Manucho pulled a goal back for Rayo, who slip down a place in the table - avoiding the relegation zone on head-to-head figures.

Full report to follow.