Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action. Photo: Albert Gea/Reuters
Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title by thrashing local rivals Espanyol 5-0, as Atletico Madrid dropped out of the race after losing 2-1 at Levante.
A Cristiano Ronaldo brace helped Real Madrid to a 3-2 win that prevented Barca lifting the title.
The victory left them one point behind Barca on 87, while Atletico have...