A selection of photos from the Camp Nou as Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a 4-1 rout of city rivals Espanyol on Sunday night. Luis Suarez scored twice before Jordi Alba made it 3-0. Lopez Silva pulled one back for Espanyol, but the night belonged to Messi, who completed his stunning display with a goal of his own in the 90th minute.
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Lionel Messi slips through two Espanyol defenders. Albert Gea / Reuters -
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique celebrates on the sidelines. Quique Garcia / EPA -
Espanyol’s Javi Lopez and Barcelona’s Jordi Alba compete for the ball. Albert Gea / Reuters -
Luis Suarez scores a goal against Espanyol goalkeeper Diego Lopez. Albert Gea / Reuters -
Lionel Messi takes a shot at goal. Manu Fernandez / AP Photo -
Lionel Messi, right, celebrates with Luis Suarez after scoring against Espanyol. Manu Fernandez / AP Photo -
Barcelona players celebrate a goal against Espanyol. Albert Gea / Reuters -
Lionel Messi slaloms past the Espanyol defence. Josep Lago / AFP -
Barcelona forward Neymar attempts to take on Espanyol’s Pablo Piatti. Albert Gea / Reuters -
Luis Suarez, left, celebrates with Neymar and Lionel Messi after scoring. Manu Fernandez / AP Photo -
Luis Suarez slides on his knees after scoring Barcelona’s opening goal. David Ramos / Getty Images -
Lionel Messi controls the ball in front of Espanyol defender Aaron Martin. Marta Perez / EPA -
Luis Suarez attempts to take on Espanyol defender Diego Reyes. Josep Lago / AFP
Magical Messi inspires Barcelona in rout of city rivals Espanyol — in pictures
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