
Lionel Messi and Barcelona gave newly promoted Leganes a ruthless welcome to the Spanish league on Saturday. Messi repeatedly combined with Luis Suarez and Neymar as Barcelona eased to a 5-1 victory in its first ever visit to Leganes, a small club from southern Madrid playing its maiden campaign in the first division. The win came before Barcelona clashes with Atletico Madrid, which matched the defending champion's win with a 5-0 thrashing of Sporting Gijon.
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