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Summary Barcelona had twice squandered 2-0 leads during the past week with costly lapses in defense.
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and set up two more goals as Barcelona rebounded from two straight draws with an 8-0 rout of Osasuna in the Spanish league.Barcelona had twice squandered 2-0 leads during the past week with costly lapses in defense. But the three-time defending champion erased any questions about its defensive strength with an overwhelming attacking display that gave Osasuna no chance at Camp Nou stadium.Barcelona was up 5-0 by halftime on two goals by Messi, goals by Cesc Fabregas and David Villa and an own-goal by Osasuna defender Roversio.Roberto Soldados first-half goal gave Valencia a 1-0 win at Sporting Gijon. Soldado leads the league with five goals in three games, one more than Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo.Madrid and Real Betis can draw even with Valencia with wins on Sunday.
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